Formula: (Zn,Fe)(SO4) . 6H2O
Origin of name: For Angelo Bianchi, Italian mineralogist
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Colourless, white, pale blue, pale greenish, yellowish
Diaphanetiy: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystalline crusts
Hardness: ~ 2.5
Specific gravity: 2.03
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Soluble in water
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