Aluminocopiapite
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CategoryMinerals
FormulaAl2/3Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2·20H2O
IMA symbolAcpi
ColorPale lemon-yellow to deep yellow
| Aluminocopiapite | |
|---|---|
 Aluminocopiapite found in Spain | |
| General | |
| Category | Minerals |
| Formula | 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 |
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] The mineral is named after the city of Copiapó in Chile.
