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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Akdalaite

Name

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Al₁₀O₁₄(OH)₂

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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7–7.5

Mohs hardness

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3.68

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to porcelaneous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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Nolanite

Structural group

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Akd · Approved

IMA

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1969

Named in

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White; in thin section, pale greenish yellow

Typical colors

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Al · O · H

Elements

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