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Sinjarite
Sinjarite
Name
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CaCl₂·2H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Halides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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1.5
Mohs hardness
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1.66
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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Prismatic, good
Cleavage
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Pbcn
Space group
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Structural group
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Snj · Approved
IMA
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1979
Named in
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Pale pink
Typical colors
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Ca · Cl · H · O
Elements
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