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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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NaCa₃(CO₃)₂F₃·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.86

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to silky

Luster

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Parting on {001}, good

Cleavage

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P3_2

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sdk · Approved

IMA

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1996

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · C · O · F · H

Elements

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