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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

F

Name

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K₂ZnCl₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.49

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Distinct in one direction

Cleavage

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Pna2_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Fnt · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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Light green, light yellow, bright greenish yellow, colorless

Typical colors

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K · Zn · Cl

Elements

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