General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Fe++SO4·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 241.99 gm)
Iron 23.08 % Fe
Hydrogen 4.17 % H
Sulfur 13.25 % S
Oxygen 59.51 % O
Empirical Formula:
Fe2+SO4·5(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Color:
yellowish, yellowish white, white, light green, or light green white.
Density:
2.1 - 2.2, Average = 2.15
Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)
Streak:
white
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