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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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(UO₂)(Mo⁶⁺)₅O₁₆·5H₂O

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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3

Mohs hardness

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3.78–4.12

Specific gravity

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Blue-violet

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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{100}, pronounced

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mou · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Violet

Typical colors

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U · O · Mo · H

Elements

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