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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

V

Name

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Ca₆Cu₃(SO₄)₃(OH)₁₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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2.82

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous on fractures, subvitreous on crystal faces

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Vbz · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Dark blue

Typical colors

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Ca · Cu · S · O · H

Elements

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