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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Cu₆(IO₃)(OH)₁₀Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Iodates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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1

Mohs hardness

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4.746

Specific gravity

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Pale bluish green

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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R3

Space group

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Structural group

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Bbl · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Bright bluish green

Typical colors

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Cu · I · O · H · Cl

Elements

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