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Name
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MgAl(SO₄)₂F·17H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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1–2
Mohs hardness
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1.58
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Greasy
Luster
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Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Aubertite
Structural group
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Wcx · Approved
IMA
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1979
Named in
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Colorless, pale blue, pale green, becoming milky white on exposure to air
Typical colors
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Mg · Al · S · O · F · H
Elements
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