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Jarosita

Jarosita is a mineral with formula KFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆, in the Sulfatos group. This specimen comes from Túnel del Arteal, Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería, Andalucía, España.

Jarosita from Túnel del Arteal, Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería, Andalucía, España — Terrium

Description

Earthy yellow crystals in ferruginous cavities. Alteration mineral.

History of this specimen

This one really was the first piece (together with others).

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0562
Internal reference
X0177
Composition
KFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Name
Jarosita
Group
Sulfatos
Mine
Túnel del Arteal
District / Municipality
Cuevas del Almanzora
Province
Almería
Region
Andalucía
Country
España
Size (cm)
9 x 5.5 x 3.5
Weight
114.7 g
Ex-collection
Meli
Etymology
Named after its type locality, Barranco del Jaroso, in Sierra Almagrera (Almería, Spain), where it was discovered in 1852.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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