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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Miyahisaite

Name

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(Sr,Ca)₂Ba₃(PO₄)₃F

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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4.511

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3/m

Space group

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Apatite

Structural group

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Miy · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Sr · Ca · Ba · P · O · F

Elements

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