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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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(NH₄)Na(SO₄)·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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1.745

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Lcn · Grandfathered

IMA

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1858

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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N · H · Na · S · O

Elements

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