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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Leightonite

Name

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K₂Ca₂Cu(SO₄)₄·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.95

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Lgh · Grandfathered

IMA

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1938

Named in

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Pale watery blue to greenish blue; pale blue in transmitted light

Typical colors

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K · Ca · Cu · S · O · H

Elements

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