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Mineral B

M

Muonionalustaite

Name

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Ni₃(OH)₄Cl₂·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Muo · Approved

IMA

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2020

Named in

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Typical colors

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Ni · O · H · Cl

Elements

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