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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Z

Name

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Zn₄Al₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃)·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.82

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Subvitreous to adamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Zac · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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White to pale yellow

Typical colors

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Zn · Al · O · H · C

Elements

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