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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Synchysite-(Y)

Name

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CaY(CO₃)₂F

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4.5

Mohs hardness

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3.9

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Greasy

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Syn-Y · Approved

IMA

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1955

Named in

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Red-brown, pale yellow, pale pink, colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · Y · C · O · F

Elements

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