Formula: MgCl2 . 6H2O
Origin of name: For Karl Bischof, German mineralogist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Colourless, white
Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Luster: Vitreous to dull
Habit: Crystals short prismatic; granular, foliated, fibrous
Hardness: 1 to 2
Specific gravity: 1.56
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Deliquescent
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