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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Arupite

Name

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Ni₃(PO₄)₂·8H₂O

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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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Earthy

Luster

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Cleavage

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I2/m

Space group

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Vivianite

Structural group

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Arp · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Turquoise-blue to sky-blue

Typical colors

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Ni · P · O · H

Elements

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