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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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K₂Fe²⁺Cl₄·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.16

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Dgl · Grandfathered

IMA

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1880

Named in

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Pale green, yellow-green, brownish red on exposure

Typical colors

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K · Fe · Cl · H · O

Elements

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