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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Z

Name

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ZnFe³⁺₄(SO₄)₆(OH)₂·20H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.181

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous, pearly to greasy

Luster

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Perfect on {010}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Copiapite

Structural group

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Zcpi · Grandfathered

IMA

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1964

Named in

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Canary-yellow, yellowish green

Typical colors

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Zn · Fe · S · O · H

Elements

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