Carnallite

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Noun

1
An evaporite composed of a mixture of potassium chloride and magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula KMgCl₃·6H₂O. countable, uncountable
2
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 wordnet

Etymology

Named after the mineralogist Von Carnall (1804-74), + -ite.

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chemical formula magnesium chloride potassium chloride saline evaporite

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