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Definition of Carnallite
1. Noun. A white or reddish mineral consisting of hydrous chlorides of potassium and magnesium; used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium.
Terms within: Atomic Number 12, Magnesium, Mg, Atomic Number 19, K, Potassium, Atomic Number 37, Rb, Rubidium
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Definition of Carnallite
1. n. A hydrous chloride of potassium and magnesium, sometimes found associated with deposits of rock salt.
Definition of Carnallite
1. Noun. (minerology) A saline evaporite composed of a mixture of potassium chloride and magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula KMgCl3'''·'''6H2O. ¹
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Definition of Carnallite
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