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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Cu₂O(SO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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4.17

Specific gravity

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Yellowish brown

Streak

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—

Luster

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Perfect on {101}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Natrochalcite

Structural group

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Dph · Grandfathered

IMA

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1873

Named in

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Chestnut-brown to dark brown and nearly black; yellow-brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Cu · O · S

Elements

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