General Information:
Chemical Formula:
MgSO4·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 192.43 gm)
Magnesium 12.63 % Mg
Hydrogen 4.19 % H
Sulfur 16.66 % S
Oxygen 66.52 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mg(SO4)·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Color:
white.
Density:
2.007
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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