NATROJAROSITE


Meaning of NATROJAROSITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

NaFe+++3(SO4)2(OH)6

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 484.70 gm)

Sodium 4.74 % Na

Iron 34.57 % Fe

Hydrogen 1.25 % H

Sulfur 13.23 % S

Oxygen 46.21 % O

Empirical Formula:

NaFe2+3(SO4)2(OH)6

Name Origin:

Named after its chemical composition and similarity to Jarosite.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[0001] Perfect

Color:

yellow, ochre yellow, or ochre brown.

Density:

2.9 - 3.3, Average = 3.09

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Habits:

Crystalline - Fine - Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals., Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers., Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses.

Hardness:

2.5-3.5 - Finger Nail-Copper Penny

Luminescence:

None.

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

light yellow

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