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Paratacamite-(Mg)
Paratacamite-(Mg)
Name
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Cu₃(Mg,Cu)Cl₂(OH)₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3–3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.5
Specific gravity
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Light green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {201}
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Atacamite
Structural group
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Pata-Mg · Approved
IMA
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2013
Named in
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Medium to dark green
Typical colors
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Cu · Mg · Cl · O · H
Elements
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