ZINC-MELANTERITE


Meaning of ZINC-MELANTERITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

(Zn,Cu,Fe++)SO4·7(H2O)

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 286.05 gm)

Zinc 13.72 % Zn

Iron 1.95 % Fe

Copper 6.66 % Cu

Hydrogen 4.93 % H

Sulfur 11.21 % S

Oxygen 61.52 % O

Empirical Formula:

Zn0.6Cu0.3Fe2+0.1(SO4)·7(H2O)

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Perfect, [???] Distinct

Color:

green, yellowish green, or apple green.

Density:

2.02

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:

2 - Gypsum

Luminescence:

Non-fluorescent.

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

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