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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Ca(C₂O₄)·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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1.87

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {010}, good

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Oxalate

Structural group

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Cao · Approved

IMA

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1996

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · C · O · H

Elements

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