Chemical Composition
Major Ions and Minerals
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Calcium (Ca):
chalk, gypsum
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Magnesium (Mg):
epsom salt
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Bicarbonate (HC0
3
):
chalk, baking soda
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Sulphate (SO
4
):
gypsum, epsom salt
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Sodium (Na):
baking soda, canning salt
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Chloride (Cl):
calcium chloride, canning salt