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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Papagoite

Name

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CaCuAlSi₂O₆(OH)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5–5.5

Mohs hardness

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3.25

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Distinct on {100}, noted in thin section

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pap · Approved

IMA

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1960

Named in

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Cerulean blue

Typical colors

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Ca · Cu · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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