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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

F

Name

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K₂Cu₃O(SO₄)₃

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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2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.205

Specific gravity

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Pale grass-green

Streak

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Vitreous to silky

Luster

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On {100}, perfect

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Euchlorine

Structural group

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Fdt · Approved

IMA

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1986

Named in

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Emerald-green to grass-green

Typical colors

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K · Cu · O · S

Elements

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