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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Zircosulfate

Name

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Zr(SO₄)₂·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.85

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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Fddd

Space group

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Structural group

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Zrs · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Zr · S · O · H

Elements

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