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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Name

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Cu₄(MoO₄)₃(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Molybdates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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5.1

Specific gravity

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Pale reddish brown to pinkish

Streak

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Strong vitreous to adamantine

Luster

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Good on {010}

Cleavage

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P31c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hue · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Dark reddish-brown

Typical colors

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Cu · Mo · O · H

Elements

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