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Empirical formula: H14MgO11S
a: 11.887 Å
b: 12.013 Å
c: 6.861 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 979.74 Å3
Space group: P212121
Calculated density: 1.671 g/cm3
Z: 4
Formula weight: 246.476 g/mole
R(F): 0.0300
Common name: Epsomite
Keyword: sulfates
Keyword: cotton
Keyword: fertilizer
ICSD collection code: 29384
Citation of a publication: Reference: Acta Crystallographica B 40 (1984) p218 Authors: Calleri, M, Gavetti, A, Ivaldi, G, Rubbo, M
IUPAC name: Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
Layman's explanation: Epsomite, sometimes referred to as heptahydrite, is found all over the world including such places as hot springs in Italy and in unusual salt deposits in South Africa. The color of this mineral is a white to pale shade of translucent green/pink. In addition, epsomite is used in the manufacture of cotton and silk, tanning leather, fertilizers, and explosives. Medicinally, it is used as a laxative.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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