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Mineral A

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Mineral B

M

Name

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Cu₆[Te⁶⁺O₄(OH)₂](OH)₇Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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1

Mohs hardness

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4.886

Specific gravity

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Pale greenish blue

Streak

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Adamantine, pearly or dull

Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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R3

Space group

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Structural group

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Moj · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Sky-blue to medium greenish blue

Typical colors

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Cu · Te · O · H · Cl

Elements

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