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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Ni₆Fe³⁺₂Cl₂(OH)₁₆·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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1–1.5

Mohs hardness

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2.857

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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None observed

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Dr · Approved

IMA

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2008

Named in

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Dark green to brown, dark gray-green

Typical colors

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Ni · Fe · Cl · O · H

Elements

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