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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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Al₄Li₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃)(H₂O)₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Carbonates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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1

Mohs hardness

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2.12

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Hydrotalcite

Structural group

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Av · Approved

IMA

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2018

Named in

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White or pale yellowish

Typical colors

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Al · Li · O · H · C

Elements

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