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Aromite (of Darapsky)

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Formula:
near Mg
 
6
Al
 
2
(SO
 
4
)
 
9
 · 54H
 
2
O
A variety of Epsomite

A variety of Epsomite, may be a mixture of Epsomite and Pickeringite.
Originally described from Pampa de Aroma, Negreiros, Iquique Province, Tarapacá Region, Chile.

Classification of Aromite (of Darapsky)

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Chemical Properties of Aromite (of Darapsky)

Formula:
near Mg
 
6
Al
 
2
(SO
 
4
)
 
9
 · 54H
 
2
O
Essential elements:Al, H, Mg, O, S
All elements listed in formula:Al, H, Mg, O, S

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 Aromite (of Darapsky)

Reference List:

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Darapsky (1890) Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Geologie und Paleontologie, Heidelberg, Stuttgart: I: 49 (as Pickeringite).

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 (as Pickeringite).

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        • Negreiros
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