Jarosite Natural Mineral From New Cornella Pit Ajo Arizona USA
Size-
4.2cm x 4.6cm x and 0.8cm
Weight-
28g
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Jarosite is a basic hydrous potassium iron sulfate mineral.
Mineral class- sulfates
Crystal system-Trigonal
Habit-usually occurs as microcrystalline amber-yellow to brown crusts,coatings or minute tabular crystals.
Rock formation- forms as a secondary mineral via the low temperature,acidic and oxidative weathering of iron sulfides (like pyrite) in water-limited or arid settings.
Found in sedimentary and metamorphic environments,specifically in the oxidized zones of ore deposits (gossans),acid mine drainage sites and acid sulfate soils.
Hardness- 2.5-3.5
