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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Cu(OH)Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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—

Mohs hardness

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3.79

Specific gravity

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Yellowish green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bll · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Yellowish green to olive-green

Typical colors

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Cu · O · H · Cl

Elements

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