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Paradamite
Name
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Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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4.55
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavages
Luster
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On {010}, perfect
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Tarbuttite
Structural group
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Prd · Grandfathered
IMA
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1956
Named in
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Pale yellow
Typical colors
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Zn · As · O · H
Elements
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