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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Yanomamite

Name

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In(AsO₄)·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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3.876

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Pbca

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Yan · Approved

IMA

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1990

Named in

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Pale green to yellow-green; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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In · As · O · H

Elements

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