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Zincmelanterite

Name

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Zn(SO₄)·7H₂O

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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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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2.02–2.03

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to resinous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Melanterite

Structural group

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Zmln · Approved

IMA

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1920

Named in

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Yellowish green, greenish blue, apple-green; very pale blue-green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Zn · S · O · H

Elements

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