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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Lokkaite-(Y)

Name

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CaY₄(CO₃)₇·9H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.92

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Tengerite

Structural group

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Lok-Y · Approved

IMA

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1969

Named in

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White, may be discolored to pale yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Y · C · O · H

Elements

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