Idrizite
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Formula:
(Mg,Fe)(Al,Fe)2(SO4)3(OH)2 · 15H2O or near
Colour:
Yellow-grey
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
1.829
Name:
From the locality at the Idria mercury mine, Slovenia.
This page provides mineralogical data about Idrizite.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2004
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2004:2
IMA Classification of Idrizite
IMA status notes:
Rejected by the IMA
Classification of Idrizite
25.11.27
25 : Sulphates
11 : Sulphates of Fe and other metals
25 : Sulphates
11 : Sulphates of Fe and other metals
Physical Properties of Idrizite
Chemistry of Idrizite
Mindat Formula:
(Mg,Fe)(Al,Fe)2(SO4)3(OH)2 · 15H2O or near
Element Weights:
Crystallography of Idrizite
Morphology:
Compact, crystalline.
Other Language Names for Idrizite
Other Information
Notes:
Insoluble in water. Soluble in HCl.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Idrizite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-2004.html
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References for Idrizite
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Localities for Idrizite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Slovenia | |
| Palache et al. (1951) |
