VS
Name
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(La,Ca,Na,Sr)₆Cu(CO₃)₈
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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3.68
Specific gravity
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Pale blue
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly
Luster
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None observed, TEM suggests cleavage on {100}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Carbocernaite
Structural group
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Pto-La · Approved
IMA
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2005
Named in
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Pale turquoise-blue to light blue, very pale blue in transmitted light
Typical colors
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La · Ca · Na · Sr · Cu · C · O
Elements
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