Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Imayoshiite

Name

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Ca₃Al(CO₃)[B(OH)₄](OH)₆·12H₂O

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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2–3

Mohs hardness

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1.79

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous (crystals); silky (aggregates)

Luster

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Distinct on {101 0}

Cleavage

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P6_3

Space group

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Ettringite

Structural group

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Iys · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Colorless (crystals); white (aggregates)

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · C · O · B · H

Elements

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