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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

V

Name

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Fe₄(SO₄)O₂(OH)₆·2H₂O

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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3.03

Specific gravity

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Orange

Streak

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Vitreous to resinous

Luster

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Perfect on {100}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Vsh · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Yellowish-orange

Typical colors

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Fe · S · O · H

Elements

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