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Adamite
Name
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Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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4.32–4.48
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{101}, good; {010}, poor
Cleavage
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Pnnm
Space group
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Andalusite
Structural group
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Ad · Grandfathered
IMA
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1866
Named in
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Yellow, Green, Colorless, Pink, Purple, Blue
Typical colors
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Zn · As · O · H
Elements
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