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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Tondiite

Name

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Cu₃MgCl₂(OH)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.503

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Atacamite

Structural group

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Ton · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Emerald green to bright green

Typical colors

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Cu · Mg · Cl · O · H

Elements

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