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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Al₂(SO₄)(OH)₄·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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1–2

Mohs hardness

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2.15

Specific gravity

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Colorless

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None observed

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mgz · Approved

IMA

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2005

Named in

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Colorless; aggregates white with pale yellow domains

Typical colors

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Al · S · O · H

Elements

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