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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

E

Name

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Ca₃(U⁶⁺₀.₅Zr₁.₅)(Fe³⁺O₄)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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4.801

Specific gravity

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Brown

Streak

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Vitreous to dull, resinous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Ia-3d

Space group

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Garnet

Structural group

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Ebs · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Dark-brown to black

Typical colors

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Ca · U · Zr · Fe · O

Elements

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