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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Formicaite

Name

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Ca(CHOO)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Organic Minerals

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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1

Mohs hardness

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1.9

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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—

Luster

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{100}, perfect

Cleavage

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P4_12_12

Space group

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Formate

Structural group

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Fmc · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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White to pale blue

Typical colors

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Ca · C · H · O

Elements

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