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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bütschliite

Name

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K₂Ca(CO₃)₂

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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2.607

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Structural group

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Büt · Grandfathered

IMA

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1947

Named in

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Grayish yellow, brownish gray, may be pale green from admixture

Typical colors

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K · Ca · C · O

Elements

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