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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Mcnearite

Name

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NaCa₅(AsO₄)(AsO₃OH)₄·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.6

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Pearly

Luster

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Perfect k elongation

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Mnr · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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White; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · As · O · H

Elements

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