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Mineral A

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Mineral B

D

Name

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CuMg(SO₄)₂

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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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.508

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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One direction, imperfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Zinkosite

Structural group

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Dra · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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Colorless to light blue, with a greenish hue; light brown

Typical colors

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Cu · Mg · S · O

Elements

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