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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Kassite

Name

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CaTi₂O₄(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.42

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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{010}, perfect; {101}, distinct

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Kas · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Brownish pink to pale yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Ti · O · H

Elements

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