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Mineral B

Carbonatecyanotrichite

Carbonatecyanotrichite

Name

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Cu₄Al₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.66

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Cyanotrichite

Structural group

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Ccya · Approved

IMA

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1963

Named in

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Pale blue to azure-blue

Typical colors

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Cu · Al · C · O · H

Elements

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