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MGSO4•7H2O [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
MgSO4•7H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A mineral of the epsomite group which consists of a hydrated sulfate of magnesium and occurs in colorless prismatic crystals, botryoidal masses, incrustations in gypsum mines or limestone caves, or in solution in mineral waters.

OBS

Epsomite is valued for its medicinal properties; commonly sold as "epsom salts."

OBS

epsomite: Named from the original locality of Epsom, England.

OBS

Chemical formula: MgSO4•7H2O

Key term(s)
  • bitter salts
  • epsom salts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MgSO4•7H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (sulfate de magnésium hydraté) du système cristallin orthorhombique.

CONT

[L'epsomite] cristallise dans la classe orthorhombique [...] en cristaux typiquement bisphénoïdaux [...] Se présente aussi en fines aiguilles [...], en efflorescences et en masses terreuses. Incolore à blanc. N'est pas hygroscopique contrairement aux autres sels de magnésium. Optiquement biaxe négatif. [...] Est très abondant dans les régions des steppes.

OBS

epsomite : Étymologie : de la localité d'Epsom (Angleterre), où le minéral a été découvert.

OBS

Formule chimique : MgSO4•7H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MgSO4•7H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Sulfato hidratado de magnesio [...], que cristaliza en el sistema romboédrico; forma eflorescencias, masas fibrosas, o costras generalmente incoloras, a veces rojizas.

OBS

Fórmula química: MgSO4•7H2O

OBS

vitriolo: Sinónimo arcaico de sulfato.

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