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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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BaFe²⁺₃(Si₃Fe³⁺)O₁₀S(OH)

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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3.94

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{001}, perfect

Cleavage

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Am

Space group

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Mica, Clay

Structural group

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Ana · Approved

IMA

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1966

Named in

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Black

Typical colors

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Ba · Fe · Si · O · S · H

Elements

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