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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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ZnFe³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)·4H₂O

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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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.722

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001} and {100}, perfect

Cleavage

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P1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cdm · Approved

IMA

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1985

Named in

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Brown to yellow-brown

Typical colors

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Zn · Fe · S · O · H

Elements

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