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Dresserite
Dresserite
Name
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Ba₂Al₄(CO₃)₄(OH)₈·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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2.96
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to silky
Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Dundasite
Structural group
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Dsr · Approved
IMA
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1968
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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Ba · Al · C · O · H
Elements
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