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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Na₂₁Mg(SO₄)₁₀Cl₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.63–2.65

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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I-43d

Space group

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Dansite

Structural group

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D'an · Approved

IMA

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1958

Named in

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Colorless, yellow, pale brown

Typical colors

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Na · Mg · S · O · Cl

Elements

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