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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ramsbeckite

Name

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Cu₁₅(SO₄)₄(OH)₂₂·6H₂O

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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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.39–3.41

Specific gravity

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Pale green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001}, perfect

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Rbe · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Green, blue-green

Typical colors

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Cu · S · O · H

Elements

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