MINERALS IN S

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Sabugalite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Uranyl phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 16H2O
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Safflorite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Arsenides
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : CoAs2
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sainfeldite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Ca5(AsO4)2(AsO3OH)2 4H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Saléeite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Uranyl phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 10H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Salite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : CaMgSi2O6
Rarity : Common to very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Salammoniac

Class : Halides
Subclass : Chlorides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : NH4Cl
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Samarskite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (Y,Ce,Fe,U)(Bb,Ta)O4
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sampleite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : NaCaCu5(PO4)4Cl 5H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sanidine

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (Ca,Na)AlSi3O8
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sapphire

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Al2O3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Saponite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (Ca,Na)0.3(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2 4H2O
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sapphirine

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Mg7Al18Si3O40
Rarity : Rare to uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sartorite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : PbAs2S4
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sassolite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Borates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : H3BO3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Scapolite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : Na4Al3Si9O24Cl à Ca4Al6Si6O24CO3
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Scheelite

Class : Sulphates, chromates, vanadates
Subclass : Tungstates
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : CaWO4
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Schneiderhöhnite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Arsenites
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Fe4As5O13
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Schoepite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Uranyl hydroxides
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : (UO2)4O(OH)6 6H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Scholzite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : CaZn2(PO4)2 2H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Schorl

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Cyclosilicates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(O,F,OH)4
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Schorlomite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Nesosilicates
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Ca3Ti2(Fe2Si)O12
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Schröckingerite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Uranyl carbonates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : NaCa3(UO2)(CO3)3SO4F 10H2O
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Schulenbergite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : (Cu,Zn)7(SO4,CO3)2(OH)10 3H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Scolecite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : CaAl2Si3O10 3H2O
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Scorodite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : FeAsO4 2H2O
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Scorzalite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (Fe,Mg)Al2(PO4)2(OH)2
Rarity : Rare to uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Searlesite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : NaBSi2O5(OH)2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Selenium

Class : Elements
Subclass : Non-metals
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Se
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Seligmannite

Class : Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : PbCuAsS3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sellaite

Class : Halides
Subclass : Fluorides
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : MgF2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Semseyite

Class : Sulphides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Pb9Sb8S21
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Senarmontite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Sb2O3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Senegalite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Al2(PO4)(OH)3 H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sengierite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Uranyl vanadates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Cu2(UO2)2(VO4)2(OH)2 6H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sepiolite

Class : Mg4Si6O15(OH)2 6H2O
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Mg4Si6O15(OH)2 6H2O
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Serandite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Na(Mn,Ca)2Si3O8(OH)
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Serpentine

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic / Monoclinic
Chemistry : Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Serpierite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 3H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Shattuckite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Cu5(SiO3)4(OH)2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Shigaite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Mn6Al3(OH)18Na(H2O)6(SO4)2 6H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Shortite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Na2Ca2(CO3)3
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sicklerite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Li(Mn,Fe)PO4
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Siderite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : FeCO3
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Siegenite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : (Ni,Co)3S4
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sigloite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : FeAl2(PO4)2(OH)3 7H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sillimanite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Nesosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Al2SiO5
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sklodowskite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Nesosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : (H3O)2Mg(UO2)2(SiO4)2 2H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Skutterudite

Class : Sulfides and sulphosalts
Subclass : Arsenides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : CoAs2-3
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Slavikite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : NaMg2Fe5(SO4)7(OH)6 33H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Smectite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : X0.3Y2-3Z4O10(OH)2 nH2O
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Smithsonite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : ZnCO3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sodalite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Soddyite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Nesosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : (UO2)2SiO4 2H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sulphur

Class : Elements
Subclass : Non-metals
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : S
Rarity : Quite common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Souzalite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : (Mg,Fe)3(Al,Fe)4(PO4)4(OH)6 2H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Spangolite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Cu6AlSO4(OH)12Cl 3H2O
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Spencerite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Zn4(PO4)2(OH)2 3H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sperrylite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : PtAs2
Rarity : Rare to very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sphalerite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : ZnS
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Spherocobaltite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : CoCO3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Spinel

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : MgAl2O4
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Spodumene

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Inosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : LiAlSi2O6
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stannite

Class : Sulfides and Sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : Cu2FeSnS4
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Staurolite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Nesosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Fe2Al9(Si,Al)4O22(OH)2
Rarity : Very common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Steenstrupine

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Sorosilicates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Na14Ce6Mn2Fe2Zr(Si6O18)2(PO4)7(OH)2 3H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stellerite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : CaAl2Si7O18 7H2O
Rarity : Rare to uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stephanite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfosalts
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Ag5SbS4
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stewartite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : MnFe2(PO4)2(OH)2 8H2O
Rarity : Very rare to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stibiconite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : Sb3O6(OH)
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stibnite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : Sb2S3
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stibiotantalite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Oxides
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : SbTaO4
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stichtite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Hydrated carbonates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Mg6Cr2(CO3)(OH)16 4H2O
Rarity : Uncommon to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stilbite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : NaCa2Al5Si13O36 14H2O
Rarity : Common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stilpnomelane

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Phyllosilicates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : K(Fe,Mg)8(Si,Al)12(O,OH)27
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stishovite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Tectosilicates
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : SiO2
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stolzite

Class : Sulphates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Tungstates
Crystal system : Tetragonal
Chemistry : PbWO4
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Strashimirite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 5H2O
Rarity : Uncommon to rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Strengite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : FePO4 2H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Stromeyerite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Sulfides
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : AgCuS
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Strontianite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : SrCO3
Rarity : Fairly common

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Strunzite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : MnFe2(PO4)2(OH)2 6H2O
Rarity : Rare to uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Struvite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated phosphates
Crystal system : Orthorhombic
Chemistry : (NH4)MgPO4 6H2O
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Studtite

Class : Oxides and hydroxides
Subclass : Uranyl hydroxides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : UO4 4H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sturmanite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Hydrated sulfates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : Ca6Fe2(SO4)2[B(OH)4](OH)12 25H2O
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Sursassite

Class : Silicates
Subclass : Sorosilicates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Mn2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)(OH)3
Rarity : Rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Svabite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Anhydrous arsenates
Crystal system : Hexagonal
Chemistry : Ca5(AsO4)3F
Rarity : Very rare

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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Svanbergite

Class : Sulfates, chromates, molybdates
Subclass : Anhydrous sulfates
Crystal system : Trigonal
Chemistry : SrAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Rarity : Uncommon

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Sylvanite

Class : Sulfides and sulfosalts
Subclass : Tellurides
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : AuAgTe4
Rarity : Rare

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Sylvite

Class : Halides
Subclass : Chlorides
Crystal system : Cubic
Chemistry : KCl
Rarity : Common

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Symplesite

Class : Phosphates, arsenates, vanadates
Subclass : Hydrated arsenates
Crystal system : Triclinic
Chemistry : Fe3(AsO4)2 8H2O
Rarity : Rare

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Synchysite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Anhydrous carbonates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : Ca(Ce,La)(CO3)2F
Rarity : Uncommon

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Szaibelyite

Class : Carbonates, nitrates, borates
Subclass : Borates
Crystal system : Monoclinic
Chemistry : MgBO2(OH)
Rarity : Uncommon

Size : µm / mm / cm / dm / m

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