Alterite Explained

Alterite
Formula:ZnFe(SO)(CO)(OH)·17HO
Imasymbol:Air
Color:Yellow-green
Luster:Vitreous
Diaphaneity:Transparent

Alterite (IMA symbol: Atr[1]) is a yellow-green mineral with the chemical formula ZnFe(SO)(CO)(OH)·17HO. Its type locality is Coconino County, Arizona.[2] It is found exclusively in logs that have mineralized.

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-53102.html Alterite

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