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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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Ca₄[Si₂O₅(OH)₂](OH)₄·5H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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3–4

Mohs hardness

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2.2

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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On {001}, perfect

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Akm · Approved

IMA

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2011

Named in

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Colorless or light-pinkish

Typical colors

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Ca · Si · O · H

Elements

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