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Mineral B

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Name

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Na₂Cu(C₂O₄)₂·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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1–2

Mohs hardness

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2.27

Specific gravity

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Pale blue

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {100}; two additionally observed optically

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Oxalate

Structural group

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Wty · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Bright blue

Typical colors

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Na · Cu · C · O · H

Elements

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