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Mineral B

C

Cuatrocapaite-(K)

Name

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K₃(NaMg )(As₂O₃)₆Cl₆·16H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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2.76

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to pearly

Luster

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Perfect on {00*1}

Cleavage

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P-3m1

Space group

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Cuatrocapaite

Structural group

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Ctc-K · Approved

IMA

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2018

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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K · Na · Mg · As · O · Cl · H

Elements

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