Zippeite vs. Hydrous — What's the Difference?

Zippeite is a hydrous potassium uranium sulfate mineral with formula: K4(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10·4(H2O). It forms yellow to reddish brown monoclinic-prismatic crystals with perfect cleavage.

Containing water, especially water of crystallization or hydration.

(mineral) A hydrous potassium uranium sulfate mineral with chemical formula K₄(UO₂)₆(SO₄)₃(OH)₁₀·4(H₂O), forming yellow to reddish-brown monoclinic-prismatic crystals with perfect cleavage and formerly used in the manufacture of paint.

(chemistry) Containing combined water; hydrated.

Containing water; watery.

Containing water of hydration or crystallization.

Containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)