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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Melkovite

Name

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CaFe³⁺₂Mo₅O₁₀(PO₄)₂(OH)₁₂·8H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.97

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull to waxy

Luster

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One, perfect

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Betpakdalite

Structural group

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Mko · Approved

IMA

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1968

Named in

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Lemon-yellow, brownish yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Fe · Mo · O · P · H

Elements

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