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Hydrotungstite
Name
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WO₂(OH)₂·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Tungstates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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4.6
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to dull
Luster
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{010}, imperfect
Cleavage
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P2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Htgs · Grandfathered
IMA
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1944
Named in
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Dark green, becoming yellowish on exposure to air
Typical colors
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W · O · H
Elements
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