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Kieserite

kieserite

Mg(SO4)(H2O)

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Overview

Kieserite, or magnesium sulfate monohydrate, is a hydrous magnesium sulfate mineral with formula (MgSO4·H2O). It has a vitreous luster and it is colorless, grayish-white or yellowish. Its hardness is 3.5 and crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. Gunningite is the zinc member of the kieserite group of minerals.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 3.5

Scientific references

  1. Kieserite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q388053 Link
  2. Kieserite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kieserite Link