Chemistry:Sabieite

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Sabieite
General
CategoryMineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
(NH4)Fe3+(SO4)2
Identification
ColorWhite
|re|er}}Earthy
StreakWhite

Sabieite is a mineral with the chemical formula (NH4)Fe3+(SO4)2. Its type locality is Lone Creek Falls cave, Sabie, Pilgrim's Rest District Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa . Its crystals are trigonal to trapezohedral. It is white and leaves a white streak. It is transparent and has an earthy luster. Sabieite is rated 2 on the Mohs Scale.

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