Xitieshanite

Fe³⁺(SO₄)Cl·6H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Fe³⁺(SO₄)Cl·6H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Green
Luster
Streak
Yellow
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/a
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.DC.20
Dana classification
31.9.6.3
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Xit
Locality
🇨🇳 Xitieshan mine
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Xitieshan mine

Source: Wikidata

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