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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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(NH₄)(UO₂)(SO₄)(OH)·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.32

Specific gravity

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Very pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {011 }

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Johannite

Structural group

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Mne · Approved

IMA

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2017

Named in

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Slightly greenish yellow

Typical colors

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N · H · U · O · S

Elements

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