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Name
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Zn₄Cr₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃)·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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1.5
Mohs hardness
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2.95
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on (0001)
Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Hydrotalcite
Structural group
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Ldh · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Pinkish
Typical colors
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Zn · Cr · O · H · C
Elements
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