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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bottinoite

Name

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NiSb⁵⁺₂(OH)₁₂·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.83

Specific gravity

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Very pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P3

Space group

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Structural group

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Bot · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Pale blue to blue-green

Typical colors

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Ni · Sb · O · H

Elements

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