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Johnsonite

A synonym of 'Masrite'
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Formula:
FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O
Synonym:
A synonym of Masrite
This page provides mineralogical data about Johnsonite.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
11193 (as Johnsonite)
2586 (as Masrite)
1809 (as Halotrichite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11193:1 (as Johnsonite)
mindat:1:1:2586:3 (as Masrite)
mindat:1:1:1809:4 (as Halotrichite)

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JenseniteA valid IMA mineral speciesCu3[TeO6] · 2H2O
Johnsenite-(Ce)A valid IMA mineral speciesNa12(Ce2Ca)Ca6Mn3Zr3[Si3O9]2[Si9O27SiO][Si9O27W(O)3](CO3)(OH,Cl)2
Johnstonite (of Chapman)A synonym of Vanadinite
Johnstonite (of Haidinger)A variety of GalenaPbS
JonassoniteA valid IMA mineral speciesAuBi5S4

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