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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Zirkelite

Name

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(Ti,Ca,Zr)O₂₋ₓ

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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5.5

Mohs hardness

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4.741

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Resinous

Luster

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Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Fluorite

Structural group

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Zke · Approved

IMA

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1895

Named in

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Black; reddish brown to dark brown in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Ti · Ca · Zr · O

Elements

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