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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Jakobssonite

Name

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CaAlF₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Halides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.89

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Earthy

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Jak · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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White

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · F

Elements

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