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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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Ca₂(IO₃)₂(CrO₄)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Chromates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.62–3.7

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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On {100}, interrupted

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Die · Grandfathered

IMA

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1894

Named in

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Deep golden yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · I · O · Cr · H

Elements

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