General Information:
Chemical Formula:Al2/3Fe+++4(SO4)6O(OH)2·20(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 1,212.08 gm)Aluminum 1.48 %
AlIron 18.43 %
FeHydrogen 3.49 %
H Sulfur 15.87 %
S Oxygen 60.72 %
O
Empirical Formula: Al0.6666Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2·20(H2O)
Physical Properties:
Color:yellow.
Diaphaniety:Transparent to Translucent
Hardness:2.5-3 - Finger Nail-Calcite
Luster:Earthy (Dull)
Streak:light yellow
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