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Mineral A

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Mineral B

N

Name

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Mg₄Cl(OH)₇·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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1.5–2

Mohs hardness

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1.76

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Pearly

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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—

Structural group

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Nep · Approved

IMA

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1996

Named in

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Almost colorless with a bright yellow tint

Typical colors

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Mg · Cl · O · H

Elements

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