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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Asbecasite

Name

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Ca₃TiAs₆Be₂Si₂O₂₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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6.5–7

Mohs hardness

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3.7

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Rhombohedral

Cleavage

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P-3c1

Space group

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Structural group

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Abc · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Lemon-yellow or citron-yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Ti · As · Be · Si · O

Elements

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