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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Z

Name

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Zn₂Al(OH)₆[Sb(OH)₆]

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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Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001}

Cleavage

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R-3

Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Zas · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Colorless (1T); pale blue (9R)

Typical colors

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Zn · Al · O · H · Sb

Elements

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