Godovikovite

Overview

(NH4)(Al,Fe+3)(SO4)2
Fluorescence: none	Not Radioactive	Magnetic: no

Description

Physical Properties

Property	Value
Density	2.53 g/cc
Hardness - Mohs	Godovikovite - 2  10 Diamond 9 Carborundum 8 Topaz 7 Quartz 6 Orthoclase 5 Apatite 4 Fluorite 3 Calcite 2 Gypsum 1 Talc
Color	white, colorless
Streak	white

Crystal Properties

Property	Value
Crystal structure	trigonal - trapezohedral
Cleavage	uneven
Tenacity	-
Fracture	-
Luster	earthy

Similar Minerals

Dana Number : 28.03.05.02

Class: 28

Group: 28.03

Subgroup: 28.03.05 - sabieite

Dana Number	Mineral Name	Formula
28.03.05.02	godovikovite	(NH4)(Al,Fe+3)(SO4)2

Nickel-Strunz Number : 07.AC.20

Group : 07

Subgroup : AC

Nickel-Strunz Number	Mineral Name	Formula
07.AC.20	godovikovite	(NH4)(Al,Fe+3)(SO4)2

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