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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Cd₂Cu₂(PO₄)₂(SO₄)·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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3.61

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None observed

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bc · Approved

IMA

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2006

Named in

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Pale blue

Typical colors

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Cd · Cu · P · O · S · H

Elements

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