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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Grimselite

Name

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K₃Na(UO₂)(CO₃)₃·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.3

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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[Vitreous.]

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-62c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Gsl · Approved

IMA

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1971

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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K · Na · U · O · C · H

Elements

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