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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Ca₄Al₆Si₆O₂₄(SO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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5.5

Mohs hardness

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2.75

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Subvitreous

Luster

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Good on {100}

Cleavage

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I4/m

Space group

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Scapolite

Structural group

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Slv · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Slightly yellow

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · Si · O · S

Elements

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