General Information:
Chemical Formula:
ZnFe+++2(SO4)4·14(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 813.55 gm)
Zinc 8.04 % Zn
Iron 13.73 % Fe
Hydrogen 3.47 % H
Sulfur 15.77 % S
Oxygen 59.00 % O
Empirical Formula:
ZnFe3+2(SO4)4·14(H2O)
IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[010] Perfect
Color:
yellow brown or light violet.
Density:
2.206
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Opaque
Hardness:
3.5 - Copper Penny
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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