VS
Name
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Ca(CO₃)
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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3
Mohs hardness
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2.71
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous; pearly on cleavages and {0001}
Luster
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{1011}, perfect
Cleavage
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R-3c
Space group
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Calcite
Structural group
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Cal · Grandfathered
IMA
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0
Named in
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Colorless, White, Yellow, Brown, Red, Green, Blue, Gray
Typical colors
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Ca · C · O
Elements
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