VS
Name
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Mg(CO₃)·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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1.82–1.85
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to slightly greasy
Luster
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Perfect on {101}; good on {010}
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Structural group
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Nes · Grandfathered
IMA
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1890
Named in
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Colorless to white; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Mg · C · O · H
Elements
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