Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Yavapaiite

Name

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KFe³⁺(SO₄)₂

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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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.88

Specific gravity

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White to pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous to nearly adamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {001}, {100}; distinct on {110}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Yav · Approved

IMA

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1959

Named in

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Very pale purplish pink; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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K · Fe · S · O

Elements

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