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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Zn(SO₄)·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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2.03–2.07

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Hexahydrite

Structural group

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Bnc · Grandfathered

IMA

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1930

Named in

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White to yellowish with oxidation of the iron; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Zn · S · O · H

Elements

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