Tschermigite

Formula: (NH4)Al(SO4)2.12H2O

Origin of name: after locality Tschermig, Bohemia, Czech Republic

 

Crystal system: cubic

Crystal class: 2/m -3

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Colour: colourless, white

Diaphaneity: transparent

Luster: brilliant, vitreous

Habit: crystals octahedral, massive, columnar fibrous, efflorescence

Hardness: 1.5

Specific gravity: 1.64

Cleavage: none

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