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Mineral A

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Mineral B

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Name

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Ca[Al₀.₅(Ta,Nb)₀.₅)](SiO₄)O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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A-1

Space group

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Titanite

Structural group

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Żbk · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Typical colors

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Ca · Al · Ta · Nb · Si · O

Elements

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