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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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NaCs(Be,Li)Zr₂(PO₄)₄·1-2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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4–4.5

Mohs hardness

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3.125

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mcr · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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White to colorless

Typical colors

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Na · Cs · Be · Li · Zr · P · O · H

Elements

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