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Mineral A

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Mineral B

D

Name

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TlFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.85

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Luster

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On {0001}, distinct

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Alunite-Alunite

Structural group

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Drc · Approved

IMA

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1992

Named in

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Golden yellow, brownish yellow; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Tl · Fe · S · O · H

Elements

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