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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Tengerite-(Y)

Name

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Y₂(CO₃)₃·2-3H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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3.11

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull, chalky

Luster

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Cleavage

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Bb2_1m

Space group

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Tengerite

Structural group

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Ten-Y · Approved

IMA

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1838

Named in

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White

Typical colors

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Y · C · O · H

Elements

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