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Lepidocrocite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
1.6   

Fracture
Uneven   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Lepidocrocite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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