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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Sonoraite

Name

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Fe³⁺(Te⁴⁺O₃)(OH)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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3.95

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Son · Approved

IMA

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1968

Named in

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Dark yellowish green

Typical colors

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Fe · Te · O · H

Elements

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