IMA mineral species

Riotintoite

Al(SO₄)(OH)*₃H₂O

Hydrous sulfate mineral.

Riotintoite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaAl(SO₄)(OH)*₃H₂O
ElementsAl, S, O, H
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolRio

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): La Vendida mine, Chile

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.