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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Huntite

Name

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CaMg₃(CO₃)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.696

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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R32

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Hun · Grandfathered

IMA

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1953

Named in

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White; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · C · O

Elements

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