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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Cadwaladerite

Name

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Al₂(H₂O)(OH)₄·n(Cl,OH⁻,H₂O)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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1.66

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Cwd · Approved

IMA

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1941

Named in

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Lemon-yellow

Typical colors

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Al · H · O · Cl

Elements

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