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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Burkeite

Name

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Na₄(SO₄)(CO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.57

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Pmnm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bke · Grandfathered

IMA

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1921

Named in

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White, pale buff, grayish; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Na · S · O · C

Elements

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