Dietrichite

Formula:  (Zn,Fe,Mn)Al2(SO4)4 . 22H2O

Origin of name:   For G. Dietrich, Czech chemist

 

Crystal system:   Monclinic

Crystal class:   2/m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 6.24, b = 24.434, c = 21.379, β = 100.1°

 

Colour:   Grayish white to brownish yellow

Diaphaneity: Transparent

Luster: Silky

Habit: Fibrous crust

Hardness: 2

Specific gravity: 1.86

Cleavage: None

Tenacity: 

Streak: White

 

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