Ferrotychite

Formula:  Na6Fe2(SO4)(CO3)4

Origin of name:   From ferrous iron (Fe2+) and tychite

 

Crystal system:  Cubic

Crystal class:  2/m -3

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Colour:  Colourless to light yellow

Diaphaneity:

Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Small grains

Hardness:   4

Specific gravity:  2.79

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Series with tychite

 

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