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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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Cu₃O[AsO₃(OH)]₂·H₂O

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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4.3

Specific gravity

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Yellowish green

Streak

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Vitreous to adamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Lpy · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Dark pistachio-green; pistachio-green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Cu · O · As · H

Elements

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