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Name
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K₂Mg₅Fe³⁺₃Al(SO₄)₁₂·18H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.51
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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None
Cleavage
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Fd3c
Space group
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Voltaite
Structural group
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Mvlt · Approved
IMA
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2015
Named in
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Amber-yellow, brownish yellow, pale yellow, pale greenish yellow, almost colorless
Typical colors
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K · Mg · Fe · Al · S · O · H
Elements
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