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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Zapatalite

Name

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Cu₃Al₄(PO₄)₃(OH)₉·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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1.5

Mohs hardness

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3.016

Specific gravity

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Paler blue

Streak

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[Dull.]

Luster

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{001}, good

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Zap · Approved

IMA

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1971

Named in

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Pale blue to turquoise-blue

Typical colors

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Cu · Al · P · O · H

Elements

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