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Mineral B

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Ammoniomagnesiovoltaite

Name

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(NH₄)₂Mg₅Fe³⁺₃Al(SO₄)₁₂·18H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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2.55

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Fd3c

Space group

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Voltaite

Structural group

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Amvlt · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Pale yellow to yellow-brown

Typical colors

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N · H · Mg · Fe · Al · S · O

Elements

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