Quenstedtite

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Quenstedtite

Fe₂(SO₄)₃·11H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe₂(SO₄)₃·11H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Triclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
White
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
triclinic-pedial
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.CB.65
Dana classification
29.8.5.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Qst
Locality
🇨🇱 Tierra Amarilla
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Friedrich August von Quenstedt

Source: Wikidata

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