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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Kimzeyite

Name

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Ca₃Zr₂(SiAl₂)O₁₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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7

Mohs hardness

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4

Specific gravity

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Light brown

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Ia-3d

Space group

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Garnet

Structural group

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Kmz · Approved

IMA

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1961

Named in

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Dark brown; light brown in thin section

Typical colors

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Ca · Zr · Si · Al · O

Elements

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