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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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Na₁₂Mg₇(SO₄)₁₃·15H₂O

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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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.36–2.42

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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R-3

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Löw · Grandfathered

IMA

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1847

Named in

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Colorless, reddish yellow if included iron oxides; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · Mg · S · O · H

Elements

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