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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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KCdCu₇O₂(SeO₃)₂Cl₉

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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1–1.5

Mohs hardness

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3.85

Specific gravity

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Red

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {0001}, good

Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bur · Approved

IMA

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2000

Named in

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Dark red

Typical colors

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K · Cd · Cu · O · Se · Cl

Elements

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