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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Paraniite-(Y)

Name

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(Ca,Y,Dy)₂Y(WO₄)₂(AsO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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5.95

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to adamantine

Luster

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On {001}, distinct

Cleavage

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I4_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Prn-Y · Approved

IMA

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1992

Named in

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Creamy yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Y · Dy · W · O · As

Elements

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