Zaherite Explained

Zaherite
Formula:	Al12(OH)26(SO4)5·20H2O
Imasymbol:	Zah^[1]
System:	Triclinic
Mohs:	3.5
Luster:	Pearly, earthy
Gravity:	2.007
References:	^[2]

Zaherite is a mineral, a complex sulfate of aluminium, formula Al₁₂(OH)₂₆(SO₄)₅·20H₂O. It was discovered in the Salt range, Punjab, Pakistan by M. A. Zaher of the Bangladesh Geological Survey after whom it is named in 1977. This mineral would be extremely soluble in water and unlikely to persist anywhere except in the most arid of environments. It spontaneously, and reversibly dehydrates around room temperature. Its color is white to blue-green.

See also

• List of minerals
• List of minerals named after people

References

• Webmineral data

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. Web site: Zaherite. mindat.org. 2021-12-17.