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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Kolwezite

Name

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CuCo(CO₃)(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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3.97

Specific gravity

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Beige

Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Malachite

Structural group

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Kwz · Approved

IMA

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1979

Named in

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Blackish brown to pale beige, greenish

Typical colors

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Cu · Co · C · O · H

Elements

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