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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

G

Name

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Sr₂Al(AsO₄)₂(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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6–6.5

Mohs hardness

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4.378

Specific gravity

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Reddish brown

Streak

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Waxy to vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Brackebuschite

Structural group

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Grd · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Bright orange to salmon to brown

Typical colors

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Sr · Al · As · O · H

Elements

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