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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ningyoite

Name

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(U,Ca,Ce)₂(PO₄)₂·1-2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.3

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P222

Space group

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Rhabdophane

Structural group

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Nin · Approved

IMA

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1959

Named in

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Brownish green to brown

Typical colors

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U · Ca · Ce · P · O · H

Elements

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