Aphthitalite

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Aphthitalite

K₃Na(SO₄)₂

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
K₃Na(SO₄)₂
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
3
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.AC.35
Dana classification
28.2.2.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Att
Locality
🇮🇹 Mount Vesuvius
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after salt

Source: Wikidata

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