Blue Vitriol, also known as copper(II) sulfate, is a blue crystalline solid commonly used in various applications. It is often found in agriculture as a fungicide and herbicide, helping to protect crops from diseases. Additionally, it is used in laboratories for chemical experiments and in the production of other copper compounds. This compound is soluble in water, forming a blue solution that can be used in electroplating and as a coloring agent in glass and ceramics. When heated, Blue Vitriol loses water and transforms into a white powder, known as copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate.