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Jarosite & Scorodite

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Jarosite & Scorodite

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Description
Locality: 
María Josefa Mine, Rodalquilar, Níjar, Almería, Andalusia, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.1 × 3.5 × 1.3 cm
Weight: 
21.00gr
Description

Very interesting specimen of jarosite & scorodite crystals on quartz matrix, others minerals can be also present. With a powerful magnifying glass I am sure that other typical minerals of this site can be observed. The specimens of this gold mine are much appreciated by the micromounts collectors.

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

Scorodite

Formula: 
Fe3+AsO4·2H2O
Strunz: 
8.CD.10
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Stamm Asser Mine, Graul, Langenberg, Schwarzenberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

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