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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Mg₁₅(SO₄)₂(OH)₂₆·8H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.47

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {010}, perfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mre · Grandfathered

IMA

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1929

Named in

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Pale yellowish brown; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mg · S · O · H

Elements

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