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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Al₆(AsO₄)₃(OH)₉(H₂O)₅·11H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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2.02

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to pearly, somewhat silky

Luster

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Perfect on (010)

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bet · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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White, rarely pale orange

Typical colors

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Al · As · O · H

Elements

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