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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

U

Name

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(UO₂)₂(OH)₂Cl₂(H₂O)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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1.5

Mohs hardness

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4.038

Specific gravity

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Very pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Multiple likely but undetermined

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Uro · Approved

IMA

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2021

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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U · O · H · Cl

Elements

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