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Mineral A

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Mineral B

M

Name

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Cu₆(SO₄)(OH)₁₀·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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3.023

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Distinct on {001}

Cleavage

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Cmc2_1

Space group

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Structural group

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Mttr · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Blue

Typical colors

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Cu · S · O · H

Elements

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