General Information:
Chemical Formula:Al2(PO4)(SO4)(OH)·9(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 424.14 gm)Aluminum 12.72 %
AlPhosphorus 7.30 %
P Hydrogen 4.52 %
H Sulfur 7.56 %
S Oxygen 67.90 %
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Empirical Formula: Al2(PO4)(SO4)(OH)·9(H2O)
IMA Status:Approved IMA 1968
Locality:Sierra Chica de Zonda, San Juan Province, Argentina.
Name Origin:Named for the locality.
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:None
Color:white.
Density:1.94
Habits:Massive - Uniformly indistinguishable crystals forming large masses., ,
Hardness:3 - Calcite
Luster:Silky
Streak:white
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