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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Forêtite

Name

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Cu₂Al₂(AsO₄)(OH,O,H₂O)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Frê · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Typical colors

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Cu · Al · As · O · H

Elements

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