Szomolnokite Halotrichite Image

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Halotrichite, Szomolnokite

Mineral:

Halotrichite: Fe++Al2(SO4)4·22(H2O)
Szomolnokite: Fe++SO4·(H2O)

Comments:

Tan powdery szomolnokite crust on silky fibrous halotrichite with yellow metavoltine.

Location:

Markey Mine, Red Canyon, San Juan County, Utah, USA.

Scale:

See Photo.

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