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Mineral B

Para-alumohydrocalcite

Para-alumohydrocalcite

Name

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CaAl₂(CO₃)₂(OH)₄·6H₂O

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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1.75

Mohs hardness

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2

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Alumohydrocalcite

Structural group

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Pahcal · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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White; colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · C · O · H

Elements

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