Mereiterite

Formula:  K2Fe(SO4)2 . 4H2O

Origin of name:  For Kurt Mereiter, Austrian mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Pale yellow

Diaphaneity:  Transparent

Luster:  Vitreous to greasy

Habit:  Subhedral crystals to 6 x 8 x 10 mm in gypsum

Hardness:  2.5 to 3

Specific gravity:  2.36

Cleavage:  None

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