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Mineral A

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Mineral B

C

Calcioaravaipaite

Name

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PbCa₂AlF₉

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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4.85

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{100}, good

Cleavage

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C-1

Space group

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Aravaipaite

Structural group

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Cavp · Approved

IMA

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1994

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Pb · Ca · Al · F

Elements

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