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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Zemannite

Name

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Mg₀.₅ZnFe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)₃·nH₂O (3≤n≤4.5)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.19

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3/m

Space group

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Zemannite

Structural group

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Zem · Approved

IMA

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1968

Named in

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Pale to dark brown

Typical colors

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Mg · Zn · Fe · Te · O · H

Elements

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