General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MnSO4·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 241.08 gm)
Manganese 22.79 % Mn
Hydrogen 4.18 % H
Sulfur 13.30 % S
Oxygen 59.73 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mn2+(SO4)·5(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1978
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
light pink.
Density:
2.03
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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