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Mineral A

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Mineral B

P

Name

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Ni(OH)₂₋ₓ(SO₄,CO₃)₀.₅ₓ

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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3.3

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Potw · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Emerald-green; green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ni · O · H · S · C

Elements

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