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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Prosperite

Name

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Ca₂Zn₄(AsO₄)₄·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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4.31

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Ppe · Approved

IMA

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1978

Named in

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White to colorless, pale blue in aggregates

Typical colors

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Ca · Zn · As · O · H

Elements

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