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Cafarsite
Name
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(Ca,Na,   )₁₉Ti₈Fe³⁺₄Fe²⁺₄(AsO₃)₂₈F
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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3.9
Specific gravity
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Yellow-brown
Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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Pn3
Space group
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Structural group
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Caf · Approved
IMA
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1965
Named in
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Dark brown; red in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · Na · Ti · Fe · As · O · F
Elements
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