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Mineral A

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Mineral B

A

Arsenovanmeersscheite

Name

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U(UO₂)₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O

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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2

Mohs hardness

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4.91

Specific gravity

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Yellowish

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on (010) and (001)

Cleavage

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P2_1mn

Space group

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Structural group

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Avms · Approved

IMA

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2006

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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U · O · As · H

Elements

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