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Guildite
Name
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CuFe³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)·4H₂O
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.69–2.72
Specific gravity
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Pale canary-yellow
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001} and {100}
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Gdi · Grandfathered
IMA
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1928
Named in
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Honey-yellow, deep chestnut-brown
Typical colors
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Cu · Fe · S · O · H
Elements
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