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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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K(UO₂)(SO₄)(OH)(H₂O)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.24

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Adp · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Sulfur-yellow to greenish yellow

Typical colors

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K · U · O · S · H

Elements

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