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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bergslagite

Name

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CaBe(AsO₄)(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.4

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Gadolinite

Structural group

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Bgl · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Colorless, white or gray, dark gray-brown, brownish black; may be green or pink

Typical colors

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Ca · Be · As · O · H

Elements

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