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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

T

Takanawaite-(Y)

Name

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YTaO₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5.5

Mohs hardness

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6.97

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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I2/a

Space group

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Fluorite

Structural group

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Tkw-Y · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Dark brown

Typical colors

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Y · Ta · O

Elements

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