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Roselite
Name
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Ca₂Co(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.46–3.74
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {010}, perfect
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Roselite
Structural group
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Rsl · Grandfathered
IMA
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1824
Named in
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Pale rose-pink to dark rose-pink; rose-pink in transmitted light, may be color zoned
Typical colors
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Ca · Co · As · O · H
Elements
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