Wermlandite

Mg₇Al₂(OH)₁₈[Ca(H₂O)₆][SO₄]₂ * ₆H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mg₇Al₂(OH)₁₈[Ca(H₂O)₆][SO₄]₂ * ₆H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P-3c1
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.DD.35
Dana classification
31.3.2.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wld
Locality
🇸🇪 Långban
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Värmland

Source: Wikidata

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