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Meta-alunogen
Name
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Al₂(SO₄)₃·14H₂O
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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2.85
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Waxy to pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Malg · Questionable
IMA
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1942
Named in
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White, pale yellow; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Al · S · O · H
Elements
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