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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Hg¹⁺₃(CO₃)(OH)·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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6.96

Specific gravity

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Pale greenish yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {001}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Cck · Approved

IMA

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1999

Named in

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Pale greenish yellow

Typical colors

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Hg · C · O · H

Elements

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