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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Sr₄Al₈(CO₃)₃(OH)₂₆·10H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.677

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Dull

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Mtyl · Approved

IMA

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1985

Named in

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White, pale blue or gray from inclusions

Typical colors

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Sr · Al · C · O · H

Elements

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