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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Cu₃(Te⁶⁺O₄)(OH)₄·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.6

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None observed

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bmd · Approved

IMA

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2008

Named in

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Blue; gray with blue internal reflections in reflected light

Typical colors

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Cu · Te · O · H

Elements

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