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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Lime

Name

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CaO

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.35

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{001}, perfect; parting on {011} (synthetic)

Cleavage

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Fm3m

Space group

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Rocksalt

Structural group

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Lm · Grandfathered

IMA

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0

Named in

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Colorless to pale yellowish green

Typical colors

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Ca · O

Elements

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