Formula: MgSO4.5H2O
Origin of name: from composition
Crystal system: triclinic
Crystal class: -1
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: white, light blue, light greenish blue
Diaphaneity:
Luster:
Habit: massive, granular or slightly platy
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 1.90
Cleavage: none
Tenacity:
Streak:
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Comments:
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