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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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K( ,Na)₂(Mn,Fe,Mg)₂[(Be,Al)₃Si₁₂]O₃₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.72

Specific gravity

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Light orange

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P6/mcc

Space group

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Milarite

Structural group

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Alr · Approved

IMA

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2002

Named in

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Yellow to orange

Typical colors

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K · Na · Mn · Fe · Mg · Be · Al · Si · O

Elements

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