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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Connellite

Name

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Cu₃₆(SO₄)(OH)₆₂Cl₈·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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3.36–3.41

Specific gravity

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Pale greenish blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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Connellite

Structural group

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Cnl · Grandfathered

IMA

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1847

Named in

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Azure-blue; blue in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Cu · S · O · H · Cl

Elements

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