Bischofite

Facts

Chemical formula

MgCl₂·6H₂O

Crystal system

Monoclinic

Elements in formula

Magnesium, Chlorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Number of elements

4

IMA status

Grandfathered

Type locality

Staßfurt

Named after

Gustav Bischof

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), IMA list of minerals via Wikidata · Wikidata Q425507