IMA mineral species
Humberstonite
K₃Na₇Mg₂(SO₄)₆(NO₃)₂·6H₂O
Sulfate-nitrate hexahydrate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness2.5
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Scratches with a fingernail.
| Chemical formula | K₃Na₇Mg₂(SO₄)₆(NO₃)₂·6H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Na, Mg, S, O, N, H |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Hbe |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.DG.10 |
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Learn more
- Humberstonite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q1967651 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Trigonal