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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

T

Name

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Cu²⁺As³⁺₂O₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.8

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{100}, perfect; {110}, good

Cleavage

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P4_2/mbc

Space group

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Trippkeite

Structural group

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Tpk · Grandfathered

IMA

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1880

Named in

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Greenish blue; pale bluish green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Cu · As · O

Elements

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