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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Calderite

Name

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Mn²⁺₃Fe³⁺₂(SiO₄)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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7

Mohs hardness

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4.05

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Ia3d

Space group

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Garnet

Structural group

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Cdr · Grandfathered

IMA

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1909

Named in

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Dark reddish brown to dark yellowish; yellow to pale greenish yellow in thin section

Typical colors

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Mn · Fe · Si · O

Elements

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