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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Hentschelite

Name

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CuFe³⁺₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.79

Specific gravity

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Pale green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Lazulite

Structural group

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Hsl · Approved

IMA

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1985

Named in

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Dark green to greenish black

Typical colors

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Cu · Fe · P · O · H

Elements

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