General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Al5(PO4)3(SO4)(OH)4·4(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 655.98 gm)
Aluminum 20.57 % Al
Phosphorus 14.17 % P
Hydrogen 1.84 % H
Sulfur 4.89 % S
Oxygen 58.54 % O
Empirical Formula:
Al5(PO4)3(SO4)(OH)4·4(H2O)
Environment:
Vienlets.
Locality:
Kristineberg mine, Vasterbotten, Sweden.
Name Origin:
Named after the locality.
Physical Properties:
Color:
white.
Density:
1.92 - 1.94, Average = 1.93
Luster:
Earthy (Dull)
Streak:
white
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