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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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CsKCu₅O(SO₄)₅

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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3

Mohs hardness

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3.593

Specific gravity

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Pale green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Cryptochalcite

Structural group

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Ced · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Light green to green, occasionally with a yellowish hue

Typical colors

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Cs · K · Cu · O · S

Elements

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