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Name
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K₃Na₈Fe³⁺(SO₄)₆(NO₃)₂·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Nitrates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.287
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {0001}, perfect
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Structural group
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Ugm · Grandfathered
IMA
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1938
Named in
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Colorless to pale yellow; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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K · Na · Fe · S · O · N · H
Elements
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