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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Zn₇(CO₃)₂(OH)₁₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3–4

Mohs hardness

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3.51

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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A2/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sl · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Colorless to grayish white

Typical colors

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Zn · C · O · H

Elements

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