Bergbutter
A variety of Halotrichite
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Formula:
FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O
Name:
Named by Abraham Werner. Literally "mountain butter".
A variety of Halotrichite
A pale yellow crust or tuberose efflorescence found on slate or shale. Noted for a greasy feel when rubbed.
A pale yellow crust or tuberose efflorescence found on slate or shale. Noted for a greasy feel when rubbed.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
8559 (as Bergbutter)
1809 (as Halotrichite)
1809 (as Halotrichite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8559:1 (as Bergbutter)
mindat:1:1:1809:4 (as Halotrichite)
mindat:1:1:1809:4 (as Halotrichite)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
1d7ffeea-e06e-420b-bd84-a6ee8332d2e3 (as Bergbutter)
b1c6e104-8d3b-4059-8a25-da955aca85bb (as Halotrichite)
b1c6e104-8d3b-4059-8a25-da955aca85bb (as Halotrichite)
Chemical Properties of Bergbutter
Formula:
FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
References for Bergbutter
Reference List:
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Jameson, Robert (1816) System of Mineralogy, volume 2, p. 306-307.
Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 523.
Internet Links for Bergbutter
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https://www.mindat.org/min-8559.html
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