Gunningite

Formula:  (Zn,Mn)SO4 . H2O

Origin of name:   For H. Gunning, Canadian geologist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  White

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Habit:  Efflorescence, fine-grained

Hardness:  ~2.5

Specific gravity:  3.19

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  Easily soluble in cold water

 

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