Aluminocopiapite (IMA symbol: Acpi[1]) is an aluminium iron sulfate mineral with the chemical formula Al2/3Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2·20H2O. Its type localities are Fortymile River in Alaska and the San Rafael Swell in Utah.[2]
Aluminocopiapite | |
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General | |
Category | Mineral |
Formula (repeating unit) | Al2/3Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2·20H2O |
IMA symbol | Acpi |
Identification | |
Color | Pale lemon-yellow to deep yellow |
Tenacity | Fragile |
Mohs scale hardness | 2-3 |
Luster | Vitreous |
Diaphaneity | Transparent, Translucent |
Specific gravity | 2.163 |