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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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KCuCl₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.96

Specific gravity

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Reddish orange

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {010}, distinct on {102 }

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sgu · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Bright red, dark to brownish red with alteration

Typical colors

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K · Cu · Cl

Elements

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