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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

G

Name

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Ca₇(SiO₄)₃(CO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.096

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{001}, {100}, {010}; imperfect. Parting: Perfect on (001)

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Gkn · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Colorless, white, pale gray

Typical colors

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Ca · Si · O · C

Elements

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