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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

E

Name

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Mg(CH₃SO₃)₂·12H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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1.364

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Waxy

Luster

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None; good parting

Cleavage

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R-3

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ebu · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Mg · C · H · S · O

Elements

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