General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Mn,Zn,Fe++)SO4·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 226.29 gm)
Manganese 14.57 % Mn
Zinc 8.67 % Zn
Iron 2.47 % Fe
Hydrogen 3.56 % H
Sulfur 14.17 % S
Oxygen 56.56 % O
Empirical Formula:
Mn2+0.6Zn0.3Fe2+0.1(SO4)·4(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Color:
green, greenish white, or white.
Density:
2.261
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
2-3 - Gypsum-Calcite
Luminescence:
Non-fluorescent.
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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