The other product formed is magnesium oxide (MgO).

When magnesium carbonate is heated strongly, it undergoes thermal decomposition according to the word and symbol equations:

  • Magnesium carbonate → magnesium oxide + carbon dioxide
  • MgCO3→MgO+CO2\text{MgCO}_3\rightarrow \text{MgO}+\text{CO}_2MgCO3​→MgO+CO2​

So, apart from carbon dioxide, the solid product made is magnesium oxide.