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Nordstrandite
Name
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Al(OH)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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2.41–2.43
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavages
Luster
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Perfect on {110}
Cleavage
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I-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Nsd · Approved
IMA
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1958
Named in
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Nearly colorless, white, cream; coral-pink to reddish brown with included goethite, may be zoned
Typical colors
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Al · O · H
Elements
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