Carnallite | |
Chemical Formula |
KMgCl3·6(H2O) |
Species |
Halides |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Mohs Scale |
2 |
Specific Gravity |
1.598 |
Color |
Blue, colorless, yellow, white, red |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Greasy |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.465 - 1.466 n = 1.474 - 1.475 n = 1.494 - 1.496 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
None Observed |
Fracture |
Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Fibrous | |
Geological Setting:Saline marine deposits by action of high potash fluids. |