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Mineral A

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Mineral B

Kamphaugite-(Y)

Kamphaugite-(Y)

Name

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CaY(CO₃)₂(OH)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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3.19

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P4_12_12

Space group

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Structural group

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Khg-Y · Approved

IMA

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1987

Named in

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White to colorless, may be pale brown, pale yellow, or grayish brown

Typical colors

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Ca · Y · C · O · H

Elements

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