Kalinite

General Information: Chemical Formula:KAl(SO4)2·11(H2O) Composition:(Molecular Weight = 456.38 gm)Potassium 8.57 % K Aluminum 5.91 % AlHydrogen 4.86 % H Sulfur 14.05 % S Oxygen 66.61 % O  Empirical Formula: KAl(SO4)2·11(H2O) Locality:San Bernardino County, California, USA. Name Origin:Named for the composition (Kalium = potassium).Physical Properties: Color:colorless or white. Density:1.76 Diaphaniety:Transparent Habits:Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers., Water Soluble - Water soluble mineral., Hardness:2 - Gypsum Luminescence:Phosphorescent fluorescent. Luster:Vitreous (Glassy) Streak:whiteMore details...