General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgCO3·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 174.39 gm)
Magnesium 13.94 % Mg
Hydrogen 5.78 % H
Carbon 6.89 % C
Oxygen 73.40 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg(CO3)·5(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[001] Perfect, [100] Distinct
Color:
colorless or white.
Density:
1.7
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Opaque
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous - Dull
Streak:
white
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