IMA mineral species
Mercallite
KHSO₄
Sulfate mineral.
Properties
⚖ Density2.371 g/cm³
Light
| Chemical formula | KHSO₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, H, S, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 2.371 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Mec |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.AD.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Vesuvius, Italy
- 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
- Mercallite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3854824 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic