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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Georgeite

Name

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Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

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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2.55

Specific gravity

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Very pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous to earthy

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Amorphous

Structural group

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Gg · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Pale Cerulean blue to Calamine blue; pale blue in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Cu · C · O · H

Elements

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