Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Caysichite-(Y)

Name

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(Ca,Yb,Er)₄Y₄(Si₈O₂₀)(CO₃)₆(OH)·7H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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3.03

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{010} (?)

Cleavage

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Ccm2_1

Space group

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Structural group

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Cay-Y · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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Colorless, white to pale yellow; rarely greenish

Typical colors

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Ca · Yb · Er · Y · Si · O · C · H

Elements

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