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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Turneaureite

Name

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Ca₅(AsO₄)₃Cl

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Arsenates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.6

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to slightly greasy

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P6_3/m

Space group

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Apatite

Structural group

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Trr · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Colorless, grayish white

Typical colors

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Ca · As · O · Cl

Elements

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