How will you distinguish :Temporary hard water and permanent hard water?

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Temporary hard water contains carbonates of calcium and magnesium which can easily be emoved by boiling whereas permanent hard water contains sulphates of calcium i.e gypsum so difficult to remove through boiling.

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