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Carnallite

Carnallite crystal, 2.7 cm, from the Kraja mine, Bleicherode Potash Works, Bleicherode, Thuringia, Germany. Ex Wolfgang Wendel; illustrated in Arizona Mineral Collections-II (2020). Jeff Scovil photo. Unfortunately, this superb but hydrophilic carnallite crystal completely dissolved in excessive humidity when air conditioning failed during the Tucson monsoon season.

Product details

Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 98
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 156