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Norsethite
Name
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BaMg(CO₃)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3.5
Mohs hardness
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3.837
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {1011}
Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Calcite-Dolomite
Structural group
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Nst · Approved
IMA
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1961
Named in
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Colorless to milky white; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ba · Mg · C · O
Elements
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