Silicate of Magnesia
Description
Silicate of Magnesia. Color is usually dark blue to black. Luster is vitreous or silky in fibrous forms. Transparency: Crystals are translucent. Crystal System is monoclinic; 2/m. Crystal Habits include slender prismatic to acicular, often aggregated crystals, columnar, granular and fibrous, asbestiform masses. A moss-like aggregate habit has been described when found in some igneous rocks. Cleavage: is perfect in two directions at 56 and 124 degree angles. Fracture is splintery to uneven. Hardness is 5 - 6. Specific Gravity is approximately 3.2 - 3.4 (average to slightly above average). Streak is blue-gray.A variety of stone occurring in very irregular and angular pieces of light yellowcolour of various shapes and sizes, resemble pieces of marble. The surface is generally rough.
Pharmacological Actions
None recorded.
Indications
None recorded.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Silicate of Magnesia is Pipe clay-like.
Taste: Astringent.
Dosage
None recorded.
Available Brands
- QUROOHIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Silicate of Magnesia.
Substitutes
The substitute of Silicate of Magnesia is Emerald stone [Used in equal dose (1g to approximately 2g).].
Active Constituents
No information regarding Silicate of Magnesia's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
The antidote of Silicate of Magnesia is Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Silicate of Magnesia. (work in progress)