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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Ni₄Co³⁺₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₂·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.05

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Cob · Approved

IMA

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1978

Named in

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Turquoise-blue; yellow-green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ni · Co · C · O · H

Elements

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