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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Teschemacherite

Teschemacherite

Name

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(NH₄)H(CO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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1.5

Mohs hardness

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1.45

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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On {110}, perfect

Cleavage

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Pccn

Space group

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Structural group

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Tmh · Grandfathered

IMA

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1868

Named in

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Colorless to white, pale yellow; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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N · H · C · O

Elements

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