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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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Ca₂(PO₃OH)(SO₄)·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.34

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Cc

Space group

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Gypsum

Structural group

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Adl · Grandfathered

IMA

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1932

Named in

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Pale yellow, yellow, brownish yellow, colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · P · O · H · S

Elements

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