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Name
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[K₂(H₂O)₁₅Ca(H₂O)₆][Mo₈P₂Fe³⁺₃O₃₄(OH)₃]
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.79
Specific gravity
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Very pale greenish yellow
Streak
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Vitreous to subadamantine
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Betpakdalite
Structural group
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Mdz-KCa · Approved
IMA
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2011
Named in
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Greenish yellow
Typical colors
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K · H · O · Ca · Mo · P · Fe
Elements
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