Official Salts and Preparations.

Magnesii Carbonas. Eng., Magnesium Carbonate. Synonym, Block Magnesia

Form

White powder or mass. Usually pressed into blocks.

Odor And Taste

Odorless; almost tasteless.

Solubility

Insoluble in water or alcohol.

Average Dose

45 grains (3 Gm.).

Magnesium Carbonate is used in preparing many official preparations.