Formula: ZnFe2(SO4)4 . 14H2O
Origin of name: For Li Shizhen, Chinese pharmacologist
Crystal system: Triclinic
Crystal class: -1
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: Light violet
Diaphaneity:
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
Tenacity:
Streak: White
Synonyms/varieties:
Comments: Readily soluble in cold water or HCl
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