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Ellinaite
Ellinaite
Name
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CaCr₂O₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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4.5–5
Mohs hardness
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4.609
Specific gravity
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Streak
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submetallic (Israel)
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Post-spinel
Structural group
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El · Approved
IMA
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2020
Named in
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Bright green; black (Israel)
Typical colors
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Ca · Cr · O
Elements
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