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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Stenonite

Name

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Sr₂Al(CO₃)F₅

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.86

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001}, {120}, good

Cleavage

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P2_1/n

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sten · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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White, colorless

Typical colors

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Sr · Al · C · O · F

Elements

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