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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Irhtemite

Name

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Ca₄Mg(AsO₄)₂(AsO₃OH)₂·4H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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3.09

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Irh · Approved

IMA

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1971

Named in

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Colorless, white, pale rose with traces of cobalt

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · As · O · H

Elements

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