IMA mineral species
Walthierite
Ba₀.₅Al₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Alunite supergroup, sulfate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Ba₀.₅Al₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ba, Al, S, O, H |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Wtr |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 7.BC.10 |
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🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Tambo mine, Chile
Learn more
- Walthierite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4018056 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Trigonal