Apjohnite Explained

Apjohnite
Formula:MnAl(SO)·22HO
Imasymbol:API
Color:Colourless, white, light pink, light yellow, light green
Mohs:1.5-2
Luster:Silky
Streak:White
Diaphaneity:Transparent, Translucent
Gravity:1.78 - 1.81
Density:1.78 - 1.81 g/cm3 (Measured)
1.836 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Apjohnite (IMA symbol: Apj[1]) is a manganese aluminium sulfate mineral with the chemical formula MnAl(SO)·22HO. It was named after Trinity College Dublin professor James Apjohn. Its type locality is Maputo Province, Mozambique.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3. 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43. 2021MinM...85..291W. 235729616. free.
  2. https://mindat.org/min-281.html Apjohnite