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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Nickelblödite

Name

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Na₂Ni(SO₄)₂·4H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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2.43

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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Blödite

Structural group

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Nblö · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Pale yellowish green to pale green; in transmitted light, colorless to pale green

Typical colors

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Na · Ni · S · O · H

Elements

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