Aluminite
| Aluminite | ||
|---|---|---|
2V angle Measured: 90°, calculated: 86° | | |
| References | [2][3][4] | |
Aluminite is a hydrous
specific gravity
of 1.66–1.82.
Newhaven, East Sussex
, England.It forms in
It was first described in 1807 from
Orcadian geologist Thomas Webster
).
Aluminite is used by tile and masonry workers to reduce the setting time of mortars.[citation needed]
References
- S2CID 235729616.
- ^ a b Handbook of Mineralogy
- ^ a b Mindat w/ locations
- ^ Webmineral
External links
Media related to Aluminite at Wikimedia Commons
