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Alunogen

Sulfates triclinic #0156

Alunogen is a mineral species described as sulfate mineral. It is classified under the Nickel-Strunz scheme and its reference data is listed below.

Formula Al₂(SO₄)₃(H₂O)₁₂·5H₂O
Strunz code 7.CB.45
Class Sulfates
Crystal system triclinic
Type locality
Named after alum
Streak
Alunogen specimen
Photo: Rock Currier — CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Composition

O
69.7%
S
16.43%
Al
9.22%
H
4.65%

Molar mass 585.335 g/mol

Physical

Mohs
Density
g/cm³