Species / Sulfates / #0137
Aluminite
Sulfates monoclinic #0137
Aluminite is a mineral species described as sulfate mineral. It is classified under the Nickel-Strunz scheme and its reference data is listed below.
| Formula | Al₂SO₄(OH)₄·7H₂O |
| Strunz code | 7.DC.05 |
| Class | Sulfates |
| Crystal system | monoclinic |
| Type locality | Halle (Saale) |
| Named after | aluminium |
| Streak | white |
Composition
O
62.58%
Al
21.76%
S
12.93%
H
2.72%
Molar mass 247.968 g/mol
Physical
Mohs
Density
g/cm³