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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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(UO₂)(HAsO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.86

Specific gravity

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Yellow

Streak

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Dull

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cdw · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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U · O · H · As

Elements

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