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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

R

Name

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(Na,Mn)₁₅Y₂(CO₃)₉(SO₃F)Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.91

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P-6

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Rde-Y · Approved

IMA

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1994

Named in

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Yellow to orange-brown

Typical colors

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Na · Mn · Y · C · O · S · F · Cl

Elements

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