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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Weilite

Name

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Ca(AsO₃OH)

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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Mohs hardness

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3.48

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Porcelaneous, may be greasy to slightly pearly

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Wei · Approved

IMA

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1963

Named in

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White

Typical colors

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Ca · As · O · H

Elements

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