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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Leiteite

Name

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ZnAs³⁺₂O₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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1.5–2

Mohs hardness

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4.3

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Pearly on the cleavage

Luster

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{100}, perfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Lt · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Colorless to pale brown

Typical colors

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Zn · As · O

Elements

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