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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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U⁴⁺(PO₄)(OH)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4–4.5

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull, silky on fractures

Luster

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Cleavage

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Ccca

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ler · Grandfathered

IMA

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1956

Named in

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Grayish green, green; grassy green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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U · P · O · H

Elements

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