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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

E

Name

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Ca₁₂Fe³⁺₁₀Si₄O₃₂Cl₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.349

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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I-43d

Space group

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Mayenite

Structural group

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Elt · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Yellow to light brown; brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ca · Fe · Si · O · Cl

Elements

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