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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

O

Name

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Ca₂Mg₄[Zn₂Mn³⁺₂(H₂O)₂(Fe³⁺W₉O₃₄)₂]·46H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.06

Specific gravity

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Pale orange

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Oph · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Orange-brown

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · Zn · Mn · H · O · Fe · W

Elements

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