Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Iraqite-(La)

Name

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KCa₂(La,Ce,Th)Si₈O₂₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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3.27

Specific gravity

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Whitish

Streak

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Dull to pearly

Luster

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Three orthogonal, two good and one poor

Cleavage

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Space group

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Steacyite

Structural group

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Irq-La · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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Pale greenish yellow; in thin section, colorless

Typical colors

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K · Ca · La · Ce · Th · Si · O

Elements

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