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Heinrichite
Name
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Ba(UO₂)₂(AsO₄)₂·10H₂O
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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3.579
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {001}; distinct on {100}
Cleavage
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P2/c
Space group
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Structural group
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Hrc · Grandfathered
IMA
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1958
Named in
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Yellow to greenish yellow; pale yellow to colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ba · U · O · As · H
Elements
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