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Name
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[Mg₈Cu₁₂(PO₄)(CO₃)₄(OH)₂₄(H₂O)₂₀][(H₀.₃₃SO₄)₃(H₂O)₃₆]
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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1.98
Specific gravity
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Pale blue
Streak
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Vitreous to oily
Luster
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Perfect on {100}
Cleavage
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P-43m
Space group
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Structural group
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Rmz · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Blue to greenish blue
Typical colors
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Mg · Cu · P · O · C · H · S
Elements
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