General Information:
Chemical Formula:K4Fe++(CN)6·3(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 422.39 gm)Potassium 37.03 %
K Iron 13.22 %
FeHydrogen 1.43 %
H Carbon 17.06 %
C Nitrogen 19.90 %
N Oxygen 11.36 %
O Empirical Formula: K4Fe2+(CN)6·3(H2O)
Environment:Natural origin in doubt. As stalagtites in mine workings.
IMA Status:Not IMA Approved
Locality:Medvizhii Log gold mine, Olkhovsk ore field, Sayan, Russia.
Name Origin:Named for it's composition.
Physical Properties: Cleavage:[001] Good
Color:yellow or pale yellow green.
Density:1.98
Habits:Platy - Sheet forms (e.g. micas)., ,
Hardness:2-2.5 - Gypsum-Finger Nail
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