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Name
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Ba₀.₅Al₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.02
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {001}, perfect
Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Alunite-Alunite
Structural group
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Wtr · Approved
IMA
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1991
Named in
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White to pale yellow
Typical colors
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Ba · Al · S · O · H
Elements
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