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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Anthonyite

Name

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Cu(OH)₂·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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{100}, good

Cleavage

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Space group

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Anthonyite

Structural group

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Aty · Approved

IMA

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1963

Named in

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Lavender

Typical colors

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Cu · O · H

Elements

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