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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Ca₂Cu₅(Bi,Cu)(PO₄)₄(H₂O,OH,Cl)₁₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.77

Specific gravity

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Pale brown

Streak

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Resinous

Luster

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Well developed on {001}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Ble · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Dark brown

Typical colors

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Ca · Cu · Bi · P · O · H · Cl

Elements

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