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jarosite

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jarosite [ˈdʒærəˌsaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a yellow to brown secondary mineral consisting of basic hydrated sulphate of iron and potassium in masses or hexagonal crystals. Formula: KFe3(SO4)2(OH)6
[from Barranco Jaroso, in Almeria, Spain + -ite1]
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