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epsomite [′ep·sə‚mīt] (mineralogy) MgSO4·7H2O A mineral that occurs in clear, needlelike, orthorhombic crystals; commonly, it is massive or fibrous; luster varies from vitreous to milky, hardness is 2-2.5 on Mohs scale, and specific gravity is 1.68; it has a salty bitter taste and is soluble in water. Also known as epsom salt. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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381), but also in caves on dripstone and flowstone speleothems composed of calcite, epsomite, goethite, and even mud. |
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