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Jarosite

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Jarosite

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Description
Locality: 
El Arteal Tunnel, Sierra Almagrera, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 1.8 × 1 cm
Description

Rich specimen of small gemmy brown jarosite crystals on matrix. Beautiful and rich specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Jarosite

Formula: 
KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6
Strunz: 
7.BC.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Pyramidal Class
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.5
Type Locality: 
Jaroso Ravine, Sierra Almagrera, Cuevas del Almanzora (Cuevas de Vera), Almería, Andalusia, Spain