General Information:
Chemical Formula:Zn6Al6(SO4)2(OH)26·5(H2O)
Composition:(Molecular Weight = 1,278.62 gm)Aluminum 12.66 %
AlZinc 30.68 %
ZnHydrogen 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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