Formula: FeSO4 . 6H2O
Origin of name: From ferrous iron (Fe2+) and hexahydrite
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Colourless
Diaphaneity: Transparent
Luster: Vitreous
Habit: Crystals fine acicular and capillary; fibrous
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 1.93
Cleavage: None
Tenacity:
Streak:
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Iron analogue of hexahydrite
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