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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

J

Jacquesdietrichite

Name

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Cu₂BO(OH)₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.28

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect {100}, good on {010} and {001}

Cleavage

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Pnma

Space group

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Structural group

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Jdt · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Bright blue

Typical colors

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Cu · B · O · H

Elements

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