Lishizhenite

Formula:  ZnFe2(SO4)4 . 14H2O

Origin of name:  For Li Shizhen, Chinese pharmacologist

 

Crystal system:  Triclinic

Crystal class:  -1

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Colour:  Light violet

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Luster:  Vitreous

Habit:  Tabular to prismatic crystals to 8 mm long as aggregates and clusters

Hardness:  3.5

Specific gravity:  2.206

Cleavage:  2; {010} nearly perfect, {001} poor

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Streak:  White

 

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Comments:  Readily soluble in cold water or HCl

 

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