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Kieserite
Name
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Mg(SO₄)·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
Mohs hardness
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2.571
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {110}, {111}, perfect; on {111}, {101}, {011}, imperfect
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Kieserite
Structural group
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Ksr · Approved
IMA
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1861
Named in
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White, Colorless, Gray, Yellow
Typical colors
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Mg · S · O · H
Elements
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