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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Triangulite

Name

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Al₃(UO₂)₄(PO₄)₄(OH)₅·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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3.7

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Tri · Approved

IMA

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1981

Named in

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Bright yellow, yellow-green

Typical colors

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Al · U · O · P · H

Elements

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