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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Kamotoite-(Y)

Name

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Y₂O₄(UO₂)₄(CO₃)₃·14H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.93

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{001} and {010}, good

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Kmt-Y · Approved

IMA

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1985

Named in

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Bright lemon-yellow

Typical colors

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Y · O · U · C · H

Elements

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