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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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Hg¹⁺₄Al(PO₄)₁.₇₄(OH)₁.₇₈

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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6.4

Specific gravity

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White to cream

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ash · Approved

IMA

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2002

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Hg · Al · P · O · H

Elements

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