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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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NaY(SO₄)₂·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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3.385

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good ∥ [001], probably on {100}

Cleavage

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P3_221

Space group

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Rhabdophane

Structural group

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Chi-Y · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Na · Y · S · O · H

Elements

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