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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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CaMg(UO₂)(CO₃)₃·12H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.3

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Swz · Grandfathered

IMA

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1951

Named in

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Green; turns dull pale yellow on dehydration

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · U · O · C · H

Elements

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