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Alpersite

alpersite

Mg(SO4)·7H2O

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Overview

Alpersite (IMA symbol: Aps) is a magnesium copper sulfate mineral with the chemical formula (Mg,Cu)[SO4]·7H2O. It is named after United States Geological Survey geochemist Charles N. Alpers and was first described in 2006.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 2.5

Scientific references

  1. Alpersite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19767703 Link
  2. Alpersite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpersite Link