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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

G

Name

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K₂Ca₅(SO₄)₆·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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2.9–2.93

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {100}, imperfect

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Gög · Grandfathered

IMA

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1953

Named in

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Colorless, white, pale yellow, greenish yellow

Typical colors

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K · Ca · S · O · H

Elements

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