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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Mg(SO₄)·11H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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1.507

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Mdn · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Mg · S · O · H

Elements

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