Xitieshanite
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What is Xitieshanite?
Xitieshanite is a hydrous iron sulfate–chloride mineral with chemical formula: Fe(SO4)Cl·6(H2O). It was discovered in 1983 and named for the discovery location of Xitieshan lead/zinc ore deposit in the Qinghai Province, China. The mineral has also been reported in 2005 from acid mine drainage from a coal mine in Green Valley, Vigo County, Indiana.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Bright green, yellowish tint
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2.5
- Density
- 2.02 g/cm³
- Streak
- Yellow
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Fe3+(SO4)Cl · 6H2O
- Elements
- Cl, Fe, H, O, S
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