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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Shilovite

Name

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Cu(NH₃)₄(NO₃)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Nitrates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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1.92

Specific gravity

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Violet-blue (changes to light blue with decomposition)

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Pnn2

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Shil · Approved

IMA

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2014

Named in

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Deep violet-blue

Typical colors

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Cu · N · H · O

Elements

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