Formula: Fe(SO4)Cl.6H2O
Origin of name: from source Xitienshan deposit, China
Crystal system: monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell:
Colour: bright green
Diaphaneity: transparent to translucent
Luster:
Habit: crystals rhombic rectangular prisms, massive aggregates
Hardness: about 3
Specific gravity: 1.99
Cleavage: 1; imperfect
Tenacity:
Streak: yellow
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