Massive Natrojarosite
SULFATES; HYDROUS SULFATES · HEXAGONAL

Natrojarosite

NaFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6

Hardness
3–3.5
Streak
Light yellow
Spec. Gravity
3.1–3.3
System
Hexagonal

Crystal Forms & Aggregates

Striking Features

Crystal habits and color

Environment

Noteworthy Localities

Natrojarosite has been found in Lavrion, Greece; the Francon Quarry, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Rapid Creek area, Yukon Territory, Canada; and Palos Verdes Hills, Los Angeles Co., California.

Common Mineral Associations

Distinguishing Similar Minerals

Natrojarosite's crystal forms combined with its color easily identify it. However, poorly crystallized examples and massive forms of Natrojarosite may be difficult to distinguish from other minerals, such as Limonite. Natrojarosite is also indistinguishable from its isomorphous mineral Jarosite by ordinary methods.

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