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Clairite
Name
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(NH₄)₂Fe³⁺₃(SO₄)₄(OH)₃·3H₂O
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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Mohs hardness
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2.31
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Clai · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Yellow
Typical colors
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N · H · Fe · S · O
Elements
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