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Gordaite
Name
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NaZn₄(SO₄)(OH)₆Cl·6H₂O
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.627
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to pearly
Luster
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On {OOOI}, perfect
Cleavage
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P-3
Space group
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Ktenasite
Structural group
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Gda · Approved
IMA
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1996
Named in
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Colorless to white, pale green if cuprian
Typical colors
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Na · Zn · S · O · H · Cl
Elements
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