Mineral #7

Color: clear to white

Luster: non-metallic, glassy

Streak: white

Crystal Form: trigonal

Cleavage: 3 directions not at 90 degrees

Hardness: softer than glass, about the same as a penny

Density: average

Other distinguishing features: reacts with HCl

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