Test for Magnesium: Identifying Vitamin Capsules

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The discussion centers on the identification of an unknown vitamin capsule, suspected to be magnesium. A suggestion was made about using a home spectrometer to analyze the capsule's contents, but it was deemed impractical. The consensus emphasizes safety, advising against the risk of consuming unidentified pills. Participants recommend discarding the mixed capsules, noting that the cost of replacement is minimal compared to potential health risks. The thread concludes with a strong warning against the dangers of consuming unknown substances.
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I have a bottle with some vitamin capsules that got mixed up with other vitamins and I can't remember what it is but I'm almost sure it's magnesium.

Is there a test I can do like drop the powder of the capsule into some kind of liquid and I would be able to tell if it's magnesium?
 
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It would be a magnesium compound - which in theory could be discovered with a home spectrometer.
But in all practicality - NO.

If there is any significant risk of harm, I would strongly advise tossing all the pills out.

The pills probably cost less than $20. Small insurance.
 
I'm sorry but this is just asking for trouble. Please get new bottles of vitamins if you can't tell what's what. Thread locked.
 

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