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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Alexkhomyakovite

Name

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K₆(Ca₂Na)(CO₃)₅Cl·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.25

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P6_3/mcm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Akmy · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Colorless, white or gray

Typical colors

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K · Ca · Na · C · O · Cl · H

Elements

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