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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Cu₅O₂(AsO₄)₂

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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3.5

Mohs hardness

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5.3

Specific gravity

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Light olive-green to light yellow-green

Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ppv · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Olive-green to dark olive-green, light yellow-green

Typical colors

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Cu · O · As

Elements

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