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Sulfate

Fleisstalite

Fe²⁺(SO₃)·3H₂O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassSulfate

Fleisstalite

Fleisstalite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula Fe²⁺(SO₃)·3H₂O.

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma). It is a member of the Gravegliaite structural group.

IMA symbol Fss, IMA status: approved, named in 2016.

Found in an alpine cleft.

It is found associated with Quartz, muscovite, monazite-(Ce), siderite, pyrite.

The name refers to its type locality Kleines Fleisstal.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more F minerals or help write this entry.