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Botryogen
Name
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MgFe³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)·7H₂O
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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2–2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.14
Specific gravity
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Ocher- yellow
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{010}, perfect; {110}, good
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Botryogen
Structural group
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Byg · Grandfathered
IMA
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1828
Named in
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Pale to dark orange
Typical colors
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Mg · Fe · S · O · H
Elements
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