Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Fluorcalciobritholite

Name

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(Ca,REE)₅(SiO₄,PO₄)₃F

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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5.5

Mohs hardness

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4.2

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to greasy; resinous (metamict)

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3/m

Space group

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Apatite

Structural group

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Fcbri · Approved

IMA

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2006

Named in

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Pale pinkish to brown, colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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Ca · REE · Si · O · P · F

Elements

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