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Name
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K₂Zn₅Fe³⁺₃Al(SO₄)₁₂·18H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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2.765
Specific gravity
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Grayish green
Streak
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Vitreous on crystal surfaces, pitchy to resinous
Luster
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Cleavage
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Fd3c
Space group
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Voltaite
Structural group
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Zvlt · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Green-black to oil-green; yellowish green in transmitted light
Typical colors
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K · Zn · Fe · Al · S · O · H
Elements
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