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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

E

Name

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Mg₈Ca₈(UO₂)₂₄(CO₃)₃₀O₄(OH)₁₂(H₂O)₁₃₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.525

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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I4_1/acd

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ewg · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Golden-yellow

Typical colors

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Mg · Ca · U · O · C · H

Elements

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