Alterite

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Alterite

Zn₂Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₄(C₂O₄)₂(OH)₄ * 17H₂O

Hydrous sulfate-oxalate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Zn₂Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₄(C₂O₄)₂(OH)₄ * 17H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Atr
Locality
🇺🇸 Cliff Dwellers Lodge
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Malcolm Alter

Source: Wikidata

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