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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bastnäsite-(Y)

Bastnäsite-(Y)

Name

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Y(CO₃)F

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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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Bastnäsite

Structural group

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Bsn-Y · Approved

IMA

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1970

Named in

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Typical colors

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Y · C · O · F

Elements

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