VS
Name
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(Na,Ca)₃(Sr,Ba,Ce)₃(CO₃)₅
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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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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3.5–3.58
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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On {1010}, distinct to imperfect
Cleavage
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P6_3/mmc
Space group
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Burbankite
Structural group
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Bbn · Grandfathered
IMA
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1953
Named in
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Colorless, grayish yellow, pale yellow, pink, pale greenish
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Sr · Ba · Ce · C · O
Elements
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