Tamarugite
A variety of Minerals
What is Tamarugite?
Tamarugite (NaAl(SO4)2·6H2O) is a colorless monoclinic sulfate mineral. Deposits containing tamarugite are geographically dispersed with occurrences of the mineral on all seven continents (Antarctica, Oceania, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa). The mineral's name comes from the Tamarugal Pampa locality in Chile. It is also known as lapparentite.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless; colourless in transmitted light.
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3
- Density
- 2.07 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O
- Elements
- Al, H, Na, O, S
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