Sideronatrite

Formula: Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH).3H2O

Origin of name: from Greek sideros = iron and natrium = sodium

 

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal class: 2/m 2/m 2/m

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Colour: yellow to straw-yellow to yellow-brown, pale orange

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Habit: crystals finely acicular, fibrous crusts, nodular masses, earthy

Hardness: 1.5 to 2.5

Specific gravity: 2.28

Cleavage: 1; {100} perfect

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Streak: yellowish white to pale yellow

 

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