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Lawsonbauerite
Name
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Mn²⁺₉Zn₄(SO₄)₂(OH)₂₂·8H₂O
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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4.5
Mohs hardness
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2.87
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Dull to vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Lwb · Approved
IMA
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1979
Named in
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Colorless to white, coated by black manganese oxides
Typical colors
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Mn · Zn · S · O · H
Elements
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