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Masrite

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Formula:
(Fe,Mn,Co)Al
 
2
(SO
 
4
)
 
4
 · 24H
 
2
O
A variety of Halotrichite

A manganoan and cobaltoan variety of Halotrichite.

Originally reported from Egypt.

Classification of Masrite

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Chemical Properties of Masrite

Formula:
(Fe,Mn,Co)Al
 
2
(SO
 
4
)
 
4
 · 24H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Al, Fe, H, O, S
All elements listed in formula:Al, Co, Fe, H, Mn, O, S

Other Names for Masrite

Synonyms:
Johnsonite
Other Languages:
German:Johnsonit
Masrit
Spanish:Johnsonita
Masrita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Masrite

Reference List:

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Richmond and Off (1892) Journal of the Chemical Society, London: 61: 491.

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 523.

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    Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 526; Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index."
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