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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

E

Name

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Cu₃Cd₂(SO₄)₂(OH)₆·4H₂O

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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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.53

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Excellent on {100}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Edw · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Pale blue

Typical colors

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Cu · Cd · S · O · H

Elements

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