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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

U

Name

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[(UO₂)₂(C₂O₄)(OH)₂(H₂O)₂]·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.187

Specific gravity

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Very pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {1 02}, fair on {001}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Oxalate

Structural group

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Urx · Approved

IMA

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2018

Named in

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Light yellow

Typical colors

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U · O · C · H

Elements

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