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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Mg₅(CO₃)₄(OH)₂·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.15

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Pearly

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Dyp · Approved

IMA

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1970

Named in

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Snow-white to gray; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mg · C · O · H

Elements

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