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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Fe³⁺(AsO₄)·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.213

Specific gravity

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Yellowish-white

Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P-3c1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pscd · Approved

IMA

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1996

Named in

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Yellowish white, greenish gray; very pale yellow to brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Fe · As · O · H

Elements

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