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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Y₂[(UO₂)₈O₆(SO₄)₄(OH)₂]·26H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.04

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow-to-yellow

Streak

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Strong vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {100}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Zippeite

Structural group

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Sej-Y · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Yellow-orange to orange

Typical colors

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Y · U · O · S · H

Elements

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