General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(NH4)2Mg(SO4)2·6(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 360.60 gm)
Magnesium 6.74 % Mg
Hydrogen 5.59 % H
Sulfur 17.78 % S
Nitrogen 7.77 % N
Oxygen 62.12 % O
Empirical Formula:
(NH4)2Mg(SO4)2·6(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[???] Perfect, [???] Distinct
Color:
colorless, yellow pink, light yellow, or pink.
Density:
1.7
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2 - Gypsum
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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