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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Zellerite

Name

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Ca(UO₂)(CO₃)₂·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.25

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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One, k elongation, possible

Cleavage

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Pmn2_1

Space group

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Structural group

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Zel · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Pale lemon-yellow; very pale yellow in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ca · U · O · C · H

Elements

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