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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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CaFe³⁺₂(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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4.16

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Cccm

Space group

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Carminite

Structural group

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Sew · Approved

IMA

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2001

Named in

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Typical colors

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Ca · Fe · As · O · H

Elements

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