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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Calciocopiapite

Calciocopiapite

Name

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CaFe³⁺₄(SO₄)₆(OH)₂·20H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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2.225

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Copiapite

Structural group

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Ccpi · Approved

IMA

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1960

Named in

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Grayish yellow to brownish yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Fe · S · O · H

Elements

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