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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Otwayite

Name

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Ni₂(CO₃)(OH)₂·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.41

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky to waxy

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Otw · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Bright green; pale green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ni · C · O · H

Elements

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