Difference between revisions of "Quenstedtite"
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| − | Tabular to prismatic | + | Tabular to prismatic lavender color crystals of hydrated [[ferrous%20sulfate|ferrous sulfate]]. Quenstedtite mineral was named for Friedrich A. Von Quenstedt, a German paleontologist and stratigrapher. The attached infrared spectrum is for a reference sample (Harvard 109520) obtained from Chuquicamata, Chile. |
| − | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
| − | Triclinic crystal system. Cleavage is perfect in one direction | + | * Triclinic crystal system. |
| + | * Cleavage is perfect in one direction | ||
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| − | | 2.147 | + | | 2.147 g/ml |
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * Website | + | * Website: http://labs.sci.qut.edu.au/minerals/mineral%20general%20descriptions/Q/quenstedtitepcd.htm |
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 27 September 2022
Description
Tabular to prismatic lavender color crystals of hydrated Ferrous sulfate. Quenstedtite mineral was named for Friedrich A. Von Quenstedt, a German paleontologist and stratigrapher. The attached infrared spectrum is for a reference sample (Harvard 109520) obtained from Chuquicamata, Chile.
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Triclinic crystal system.
- Cleavage is perfect in one direction
| Composition | Fe2(SO4)3.10H2O |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 2.5 |
| Density | 2.147 g/ml |