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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Krasnovite

Name

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Ba(Al,Mg)(PO₄,CO₃)(OH)₂·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.7

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Two k [010], perfect

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Kv · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Pale blue

Typical colors

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Ba · Al · Mg · P · O · C · H

Elements

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