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Apatelite

Formula:
Fe
 
3
(SO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
5
·0.5H
 
2
O


Probably identical to Hydronium jarosite.
Originally reported from Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine, Ile-de-France, France.

Classification of Apatelite

IMA status:Questionable/Doubtful
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Chemical Properties of Apatelite

Formula:
Fe
 
3
(SO
 
4
)
 
2
(OH)
 
5
·0.5H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Fe, H, O, S
All elements listed in formula:Fe, H, O, S

Other Names for Apatelite

Other Languages:
German:Apatelit
Spanish:Apatelita

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 Apatelite

Reference List:Meillet (1843) Annales des mines: [4]: 3: 808.

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.: 567.

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    Localities for Apatelite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    France
     
    • Aquitaine
      • Lot-et-Garonne
        • Marmande
          • Eymet
    		A. Lacroix : "Minéralogie de la France et de ses colonies", 1913.
    • Ile-de-France
      • Hauts-de-Seine
    		A. Lacroix : "Minéralogie de la France et de ses colonies", 1913.
    A. Lacroix : "Minéralogie de la France et de ses colonies", 1913.
    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: 567.
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