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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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(NH₄)₅Fe³⁺₃O(SO₄)₆·7H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.167

Specific gravity

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Tan

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Metavoltine

Structural group

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Csn · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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Yellow to orange-brown

Typical colors

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N · H · Fe · O · S

Elements

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