Quenstedtite

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Quenstedtite

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

Resources and Citations

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