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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Mg(SO₄)·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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Mohs hardness

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1.896

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Chalcanthite

Structural group

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Phy · Grandfathered

IMA

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1951

Named in

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White, pale blue or pale green from impurities

Typical colors

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Mg · S · O · H

Elements

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