IMA mineral species
Alterite
Zn₂Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₄(C₂O₄)₂(OH)₄ * 17H₂O
Hydrous sulfate-oxalate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Zn₂Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₄(C₂O₄)₂(OH)₄ * 17H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zn, Fe, S, O, C, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Atr |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.DE.42 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Cliff Dwellers Lodge, United States
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Alterite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q57844626 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic
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