is magnesium a hydrate
There are many forms of Magnesium (Mg Oxide, Mg Stearate etc). This particular product is Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate (Hex meaning 6, and hydrate meaning water), it will attract water to itself. Because of that it is sometimes referred to as an oil, although it is not an oil: rather it is water based.here are many forms of Magnesium (Mg Oxide, Mg Stearate etc). This particular product is Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate (Hex meaning 6, and hydrate meaning water), it will attract water to itself. Because of that it is sometimes referred to as an oil, although it is not an oil: rather it is water based.