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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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(NH₄)₂(UO₂)(SO₄)₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.046

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bes · Approved

IMA

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2012

Named in

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Light green, colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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N · H · U · O · S

Elements

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