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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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(MoO₂)₂O(SO₃OH)₂(H₂O)₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Molybdates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.4

Specific gravity

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White to light gray

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bok · Approved

IMA

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2019

Named in

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Colorless to light beige

Typical colors

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Mo · O · S · H

Elements

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