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Name
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Ca₆Al₂(CrO₄)₃(OH)₁₂·26H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Chromates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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2
Mohs hardness
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1.819
Specific gravity
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Yellowish gray
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on (101 0)
Cleavage
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P31c
Space group
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Ettringite
Structural group
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Siw · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Canary-yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · Cr · O · H
Elements
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