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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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CaMg(AsO₄)(OH)·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.4

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{100}, {001}, distinct

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cmg · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · As · O · H

Elements

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