General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Zn6Al6(SO4)2(OH)26·5(H2O)
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,278.62 gm)
Aluminum 12.66 % Al
Zinc 30.68 % Zn
Hydrogen 2.84 % H
Sulfur 5.02 % S
Oxygen 48.80 % O
Empirical Formula:
Zn6Al6(SO4)2(OH)26·5(H2O)
Environment:
Questionalble species. Ancient lead slags.
Locality:
Laurium, Greece.
Name Origin:
Named for the composition.
Physical Properties:
Color:
bluish white, white, or light blue.
Density:
2.26
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:
2.5-3 - Finger Nail-Calcite
Streak:
white
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