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Zippeite
Name
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K₂[(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₂(OH)₂](H₂O)₄
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
Mohs hardness
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4.8
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Zippeite
Structural group
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Zip · Approved
IMA
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1845
Named in
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Deep yellow, yellow-orange, red, brownish yellow, brownish orange
Typical colors
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K · U · O · S · H
Elements
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