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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Cualstibite

Name

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Cu₂Al(OH)₆[Sb(OH)₆]

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.18

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-3

Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Casb · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Blue-green

Typical colors

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Cu · Al · O · H · Sb

Elements

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