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Arcanite
Arcanite
Name
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K₂(SO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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2.66
Specific gravity
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Streak
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—
Luster
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On {010} and {001}, good
Cleavage
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Pnam
Space group
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Arcanite
Structural group
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Acn · Grandfathered
IMA
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1845
Named in
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White to colorless, yellow
Typical colors
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K · S · O
Elements
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