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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Name

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Ca₂Mn₂Nb₆O₁₉·20H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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2.74

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous to resinous

Luster

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Good on {011} and {011 }

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hmk · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Mn · Nb · O · H

Elements

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