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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Blatonite

Name

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(UO₂)(CO₃)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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—

Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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4.05

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Silky

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Blt · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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Canary-yellow

Typical colors

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U · O · C · H

Elements

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