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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Pokrovskite

Name

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Mg₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.51–2.52

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Dull

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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Malachite

Structural group

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Pkr · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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White with a flesh tint

Typical colors

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Mg · C · O · H

Elements

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