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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Sosedkoite

Name

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K₅Al₂Ta₂₂O₆₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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6.9

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Sos · Approved

IMA

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1981

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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K · Al · Ta · O

Elements

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