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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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K₅Na₃Cu₈O₄(SO₄)₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.35

Specific gravity

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Light green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect, 1 direction || to elongation and a second || (010)

Cleavage

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P2/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pwlf · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Dark green, deep emerald green

Typical colors

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K · Na · Cu · O · S

Elements

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