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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Gearksutite

Name

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CaAlF₄(OH)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.72–2.77

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Gak · Approved

IMA

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1868

Named in

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White, pale rose; in transmitted light, colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · F · O · H

Elements

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