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Jarosite

jarosite

KFe³⁺3(SO4)2(OH)6

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Overview

Jarosite is a basic hydrous sulfate of potassium and ferric iron (Fe-III) with a chemical formula of KFe3(SO4)2(OH)6. This sulfate mineral is formed in ore deposits by the oxidation of iron sulfides. Jarosite is often produced as a byproduct during the purification and refining of zinc and is also commonly associated with acid mine drainage and acid sulfate soil environments.

Scientific references

  1. Jarosite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q411168 Link
  2. Jarosite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarosite Link