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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bellingerite

Name

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Cu₃(IO₃)₆·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Iodates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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4.89

Specific gravity

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Very pale green

Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Blg · Grandfathered

IMA

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1940

Named in

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Pale green; pale bluish green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Cu · I · O · H

Elements

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