Sulfate minerals and their features
Sulfate minerals and their features
The sulfate minerals are a class of minerals that include the sulfate ion (SO2−4) within their structure.
Gypsum
Gypsum
Chemical Formula : CaSO4·2H2O
Mohs Scale : 1.5 - 2
Crystal System : Monocilinic
The color of the Rosette-shaped gypsum comes from the sand it contains.
Baryte & Cerussite
Baryte & Cerussite
Chemical Formula : BaSO4 & PbCO3
Mohs Scale : 3 -3,5
Crystal System : Orthorhombic
Baryte is main source of the element barium.
From Morocco
Celestine & Ulexite
Celestine & Ulexite
Chemical Formula : SrSO4
Mohs Scale : 3 -3,5
Crystal System : Orthorhombic
From Kütahya, Türkiye
Gypsum
Gypsum
From Eskişehir, Türkiye
Celestine Geode
Celestine Geode
Selenite
Selenite
Chemical Formula : CaSO4·2H2O
Mohs Scale : 1.5 - 2
Crystal System : Monocilinic
Baryte & Vanadinite
Baryte & Vanadinite
Celestine & Ulexite
Celestine & Ulexite
From Kütahya, Türkiye
Gypsum
Gypsum
Gypsum
Gypsum
From Eskişehir, Turkey
Celestine Geode
Celestine Geode
Gypsum
Gypsum
Alunite
Alunite
Chemical Formula : KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Mohs Scale : 3,5-4
Crystal System : Trigonal