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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Mcguinnessite

Name

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CuMg(CO₃)(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.02–3.22

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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Malachite

Structural group

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Mgu · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Pale blue-green, blue-green, white, typically color-banded

Typical colors

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Cu · Mg · C · O · H

Elements

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