Botryogen

Overview

MgFe+3(SO4)2(OH)·7(H2O)
Fluorescence: none		Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.0-2.1 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Botryogen - 2  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	red, yellow
Streak	yellow

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	monoclinic - prismatic
Cleavage	perfect
Tenacity	-
Fracture	uneven
Luster	vitreous, glassy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 31.09.06.01

Class: 31

Group: 31.09

Subgroup: 31.09.06 - botryogen

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
31.09.06.01	botryogen	MgFe+3(SO4)2(OH)·7(H2O)

Nickel-Strunz Number : 07.DC.25

Group : 07

Subgroup : DC

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
07.DC.25	botryogen	MgFe+3(SO4)2(OH)·7(H2O)

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