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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Warikahnite

Name

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Zn₃(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.24

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001}, perfect; on {100}, {010}, good

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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War · Approved

IMA

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1978

Named in

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Pale yellow to colorless

Typical colors

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Zn · As · O · H

Elements

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