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VS
N
Name
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(NH₄)MgCl₃·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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1–2
Mohs hardness
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1.504
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Carnallite
Structural group
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Ngb · Approved
IMA
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2017
Named in
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Colorless, white
Typical colors
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N · H · Mg · Cl · O
Elements
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