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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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K₂Sr(SO₄)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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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.3

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {0001}, perfect

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Palmierite

Structural group

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Kst · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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K · Sr · S · O

Elements

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