What are the Crystal Structures of these crystals? (PLEASE HELP)?

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What are the Crystal Structures of these crystals? (PLEASE HELP)?

I need the crystal structures of Borax crystals and Alum crystals..
And Bluing Solution crystals. Any of the above would be much appreciated

2007-03-12 11:55:41 · 2 answers · asked by eddy munstrub. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Borax is Hydrated sodium borate. The crystals are monoclinic (2/m).
Alum is Aluminium potassium sulfate hydrate. The crystals are Isometric - Diploidal.
Blueing solution is Ferric Hexacyanoferrate. These are encased in Sodium chloride (which has cubic structure).

2007-03-16 09:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋

borax = monoclinic

2007-03-12 19:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋