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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Chantalite

Name

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CaAl₂(SiO₄)(OH)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.8–2.9

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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I4_1/a

Space group

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Structural group

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Cht · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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