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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Zirklerite

Name

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(Fe,Mg)₉Al₄Cl₁₈(OH)₁₂·14H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.6

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Rhombohedral

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Zkl · Questionable

IMA

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1928

Named in

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Light gray

Typical colors

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Fe · Mg · Al · Cl · O · H

Elements

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