IMA mineral species
Sveite
KAl₇(NO₃)₄(OH)₁₆Cl₂ * 8H₂O
Rotten stone, sometimes spelled as rottenstone, also known as tripoli, is fine powdered porous rock used as a polishing abrasive for metalsmithing and in woodworking..
Properties
| Chemical formula | KAl₇(NO₃)₄(OH)₁₆Cl₂ * 8H₂O |
|---|---|
| Elements | K, Al, N, O, H, Cl |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Sv |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 5.ND.20 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Cerro Autana, Venezuela
- 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
- Sveite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3978460 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Monoclinic