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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Latiumite

Name

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(Ca,K)₄(Si,Al)₅O₁₁(SO₄,CO₃)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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2.93

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{100}, perfect

Cleavage

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P2_1

Space group

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Latiumite

Structural group

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Lat · Grandfathered

IMA

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1953

Named in

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White, may be zoned or mottled

Typical colors

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Ca · K · Si · Al · O · S · C

Elements

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