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Mineral B

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Name

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Fe³⁺(SO₄)Cl·6H₂O

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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2.7

Mohs hardness

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1.98–1.99

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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One, imperfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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Structural group

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Xit · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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Bright yellowish green; brownish red if surficially oxidized

Typical colors

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Fe · S · O · Cl · H

Elements

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