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Nikischerite
Name
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Fe²⁺₆Al₃(OH)₁₈[Na(H₂O)₆](SO₄)₂·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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2.33
Specific gravity
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Pale grayish green
Streak
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Dull to greasy
Luster
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Perfect on {00*1}
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Woodwardite, Hydrotalcite
Structural group
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Nik · Approved
IMA
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2001
Named in
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Green to grayish white; colorless to grayish white in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Fe · Al · O · H · Na · S
Elements
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