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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Christelite

Name

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Zn₃Cu₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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3.14

Specific gravity

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Bright greenish blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001}, perfect

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Ktenasite

Structural group

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Cis · Approved

IMA

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1995

Named in

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Greenish blue

Typical colors

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Zn · Cu · S · O · H

Elements

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