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Quenstedtite

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Quenstedtite

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Description
Locality: 
Alcaparrosa Mine, Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region, Chile
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.5 × 1.7 × 1.4 cm
Description

Pale purple quenstedtite associated with brown römerite. Images are a little bit deteriorated due to photography through the perky box. Specimen should be kept sealed. 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Quenstedtite

Formula: 
Fe2(SO4)3·10H2O
Strunz: 
7.CB.65
Hardness: 
2.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Tierra Amarilla, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile