copiapite

noun

copiapite

noun
1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A basic ferric sulfate mineral found in oxidized iron sulfide deposits, with the chemical formula Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₄(SO₄)₆(OH)₂·20H₂O.

Derived terms
aluminocopiapite, calciocopiapite

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