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Paddlewheelite
Name
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MgCa₅Cu₂(UO₂)₄(CO₃)₁₂(H₂O)₃₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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2.497
Specific gravity
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Very pale blue-green
Streak
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Sub-adamantine
Luster
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At least one perfect on {100}
Cleavage
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Pc
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Pdw · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Blue-green
Typical colors
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Mg · Ca · Cu · U · O · C · H
Elements
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