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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Na₂Cu₃O(SO₄)₃

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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2–3

Mohs hardness

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3.298

Specific gravity

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Greenish

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{100}, perfect

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Euchlorine

Structural group

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Pun · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Emerald-green, pale green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · Cu · O · S

Elements

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