General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Co,Mn,Ni)SO4·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 225.84 gm)
Manganese 7.30 % Mn
Cobalt 15.66 % Co
Nickel 2.60 % Ni
Hydrogen 3.57 % H
Sulfur 14.20 % S
Oxygen 56.68 % O
Empirical Formula:
Co0.6Mn2+0.3Ni0.1(SO4)·4(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1965
Physical Properties:
Color:
pink.
Density:
2.33
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
3 - Calcite
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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