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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Ca₂Ca(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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3.395

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {010}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Roselite

Structural group

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Dob · Approved

IMA

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2021

Named in

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White to pink (cobalt rich)

Typical colors

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Ca · As · O · H

Elements

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