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Lawsonite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.091.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Lawsonite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Carnallite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lawsonite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Lawsonite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.