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Caryinite
Name
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NaCaCaMn₂(AsO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Arsenates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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4.29
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Greasy
Luster
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On {110} and {010}, distinct
Cleavage
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I2/a
Space group
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Alluaudite
Structural group
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Cyn · Approved
IMA
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1874
Named in
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Nut-brown to yellowish brown; in transmitted light, pale yellow-brown
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Mn · As · O
Elements
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