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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Londonite

Name

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CsBe₄Al₄(B₁₁Be)O₂₈

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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8

Mohs hardness

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3.34

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P-43m

Space group

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Rhodizite

Structural group

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Ldn · Approved

IMA

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1999

Named in

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Colorless, white, sulfur-yellow, pale yellow, pale yellow-green

Typical colors

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Cs · Be · Al · B · O

Elements

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