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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

U

Name

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MgCu²⁺₄Zn₂Te⁶⁺₃O₁₄(OH)₄·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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4–5

Mohs hardness

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5.33

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous to pearly

Luster

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Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Uta · Approved

IMA

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1995

Named in

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Pale blue to blue-green

Typical colors

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Mg · Cu · Zn · Te · O · H

Elements

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