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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Ca₂Mn³⁺₂F(OH)₈·0.5(SO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.73

Specific gravity

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White to light green

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P4/ncc

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sac · Approved

IMA

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2019

Named in

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Pale to olive-green

Typical colors

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Ca · Mn · F · O · H · S

Elements

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