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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Li₈(Ca,Li,K)₁₀Be₂₄(PO₄)₂₄·38H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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2.28

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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I23

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pah · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Colorless to pale pink

Typical colors

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Li · Ca · K · Be · P · O · H

Elements

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