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Hydrohonessite
Name
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(Ni₁₋ₓFe³⁺ₓ)(SO₄)ₓ/₂(OH)₂·nH₂O (x 3x/2)
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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2.96
Specific gravity
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Streak
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[Adamantine.]
Luster
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Cleavage
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Space group
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Woodwardite, Hydrotalcite
Structural group
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Hhon · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Bright yellow; bright yellow in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ni · Fe · S · O · H
Elements
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