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Kimuraite-(Y)
Name
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CaY₂(CO₃)₄·6H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.6
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to silky on cleavages
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Tengerite
Structural group
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Kmu-Y · Approved
IMA
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1984
Named in
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Pale purple to pinkish white
Typical colors
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Ca · Y · C · O · H
Elements
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