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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Misenite

Name

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K₈(SO₄)(SO₃OH)₆

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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2.32

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Pearly to silky

Luster

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On {010}, distinct

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Mse · Grandfathered

IMA

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1849

Named in

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Grayish white; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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K · S · O · H

Elements

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