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Name
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CaMg₇Fe³⁺₂(OH)₁₈(SO₄)₂·12H₂O
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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2.02
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect, mica-like on {0001}
Cleavage
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P-3c1
Space group
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Hydrotalcite
Structural group
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Approved
IMA
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2021
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · Fe · O · H · S
Elements
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