Magnesium carbonate
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Chemical formula | MgCO3 |
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Molar Mass(g/mol) | 84.3 |
Density(g/cc) | 2.958 |
Melting Point(°C) | 350(decomp) |
Solubility in water(g/L) | 0.139 |
NFPA 704 |
Template:DecompBox Magnesium carbonate is a close analogue of calcium carbonate
Uses
Justification Questioned
Other
- Feedstock for magnesium oxide, and thence to most magnesium compounds.
Natural Occurrence
Magnesium carbonate occurs naturally as the mineral Magnesite