Sabieite
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Sabieite is a mineral with the chemical formula (NH4)Fe3+(SO4)2. Its type locality is Lone Creek Falls cave, Sabie, Pilgrim's Rest District Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Its crystals are trigonal to trapezohedral. It is white and leaves a white streak. It is transparent and has an earthy luster. Sabieite is rated 2 on the Mohs Scale.
References
- [http://webmineral.com/data/Sabieite.shtml Webmineral.com - Sabieite]
- [http://www.mindat.org/min-3494.html Mindat.org - Sabieite]
- [http://www.handbookofmineralogy.com/pdfs/sabieite.pdf Handbook of Mineralogy - Sabieite]
Category:Minerals in space group 150
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