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Leucophanite
Leucophanite

Carnallite
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Leucophanite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.6 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.7 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
None
1.8 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5
Amber
2 10
1.9 Chemical Composition
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KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Leucophanite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

Leucophanite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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