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Švenekite
Name
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Ca[AsO₂(OH)₂]₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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3.16
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Very good on {010}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Švn · Approved
IMA
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1999
Named in
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Colorless to white
Typical colors
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Ca · As · O · H
Elements
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