
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
KAl(SO4)2·11(H2O)

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 456.38 gm)
Potassium 8.57 %
K Aluminum 5.91 %
AlHydrogen 4.86 %
H Sulfur 14.05 %
S Oxygen 66.61 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
KAl(SO4)2·11(H2O)

Locality:
San Bernardino County, California, USA.

Name Origin:
Named for the composition (Kalium = potassium).
Physical Properties:

Color:
colorless or white.

Density:
1.76

Diaphaniety:
Transparent

Habits:
Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers., Water Soluble - Water soluble mineral.,

Hardness:
2 - Gypsum

Luminescence:
Phosphorescent fluorescent.

Luster:
Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:
white
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