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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ikaite

Name

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Ca(CO₃)·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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1.77

Specific gravity

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Streak

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—

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ika · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Brown

Typical colors

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Ca · C · O · H

Elements

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