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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Colquiriite

Name

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CaLiAlF₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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2.94

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P-31c

Space group

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Structural group

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Cqr · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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White; colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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Ca · Li · Al · F

Elements

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