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Paralstonite
Paralstonite
Name
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BaCa(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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4–4.5
Mohs hardness
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3.6
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P321
Space group
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Paralstonite
Structural group
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Pasn · Approved
IMA
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1978
Named in
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Colorless, smoky white to pale gray; colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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Ba · Ca · C · O
Elements
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