Wupatkiite

(Co,Mg,Ni)Al₂(SO₄)₄*₂₂H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
(Co,Mg,Ni)Al₂(SO₄)₄*₂₂H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/c
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.CB.85
Dana classification
29.7.3.7
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Wup
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Wupatki National Monument

Source: Wikidata

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