
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
MnSO4·5(H2O)

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 241.08 gm)
Manganese 22.79 %
MnHydrogen 4.18 %
H Sulfur 13.30 %
S Oxygen 59.73 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
Mn2+(SO4)·5(H2O)

IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1978
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
None

Color:
light pink.

Density:
2.03

Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail

Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:
white
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