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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Aerugite

Name

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Ni₈.₅(AsO₄)₂As⁵⁺O₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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5.85

Specific gravity

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Pale green, pale blue-green

Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Structural group

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Aru · Approved

IMA

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1858

Named in

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Dark grass-green, blue-green, pale brown

Typical colors

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Ni · As · O

Elements

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