IMA mineral species

Cranswickite

Mg(SO₄)·4H₂O

Sulfate mineral.

Cranswickite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaMg(SO₄)·4H₂O
ElementsMg, S, O, H
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCwk
Nickel–Strunz class7.CB.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Calingasta, Argentina

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.