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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Meixnerite

Name

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Mg₆Al₂(OH)₁₆(OH)₂·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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1.9

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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{0001}, perfect

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Mxn · Approved

IMA

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1974

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Mg · Al · O · H

Elements

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