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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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CaAl₂O₄

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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6.5

Mohs hardness

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2.944

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {100} and {010}

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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Beryllonite

Structural group

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Kro · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · O

Elements

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