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Zincowoodwardite
Name
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(Zn₁₋ₓAlₓ)(SO₄)ₓ/₂(OH)₂·nH₂O (x < 0.5, n < 3x/2)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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1
Mohs hardness
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2.66
Specific gravity
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White to bluish white
Streak
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Waxy
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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P-3
Space group
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Woodwardite, Hydrotalcite
Structural group
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Zwwd · Approved
IMA
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1998
Named in
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Pale blue to bluish white
Typical colors
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Zn · Al · S · O · H
Elements
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