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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Osakaite

Name

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Zn₄(SO₄)(OH)₆·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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1

Mohs hardness

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2.75

Specific gravity

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White to pale blue

Streak

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Pearly

Luster

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Perfect, {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Ktenasite

Structural group

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Ok · Approved

IMA

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2006

Named in

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White or pale blue to colorless

Typical colors

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Zn · S · O · H

Elements

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