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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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CaCu(CH₃COO)₄·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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1.5

Mohs hardness

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1.472

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {100} and {110}, perfect

Cleavage

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I4/m

Space group

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Acetate

Structural group

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Pac · Approved

IMA

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2001

Named in

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Dark sky-blue

Typical colors

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Ca · Cu · C · H · O

Elements

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