
General Information:

Chemical Formula:
K2Zn5Fe+++3Al(SO4)12·18(H2O)

Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 2,076.71 gm)
Potassium 3.77 %
K Aluminum 1.30 %
AlZinc 15.74 %
ZnIron 8.07 %
FeHydrogen 1.75 %
H Sulfur 18.53 %
S Oxygen 50.85 %
O 
Empirical Formula:
K2Zn5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12·18(H2O)

IMA Status:
Approved IMA
Physical Properties:

Cleavage:
None

Color:
green, greenish black, or black.

Density:
2.756

Diaphaniety:
Transparent to Translucent

Hardness:
3 - Calcite

Luster:
Vitreous - Resinous

Streak:
gray green
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