General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgSO4·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 210.45 gm)
Magnesium 11.55 % Mg
Hydrogen 4.79 % H
Sulfur 15.24 % S
Oxygen 68.42 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg(SO4)·5(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
white, light blue, or light greenish blue.
Density:
1.9
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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