Epsomite [ Mg(SO4)·7H2O ]
Material properties
| Formula | Mg(SO4)·7H2O |
| Abbreviation | Esm |
| Classifications | Minerals containing SO4, Minerals containing H2O |
| Luminescence emitter | Triplet-singlet |
| IMA Status | Grandfathered (pre-IMA), 1806 |
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| Crystal symmetry | Orthorhombic, Point group 222, Space group P212121 (#19) |
| Tags | Hydrated , Mineral, Sulphate |
Composition
| Element | Atoms |
|---|---|
| S | 1 |
| H | 14 |
| Mg | 1 |
| O | 11 |
| Total: | 27 |