VS
Name
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CaCl₂·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2–3
Mohs hardness
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1.715
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{0001}, perfect; one prismatic, good to perfect
Cleavage
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P321
Space group
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Structural group
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Atc · Approved
IMA
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1965
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Cl · H · O
Elements
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