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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Zn(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.33

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sw · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Colorless to whitish

Typical colors

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Zn · O · H

Elements

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