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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Aquamarine

Name

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Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Formula

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Variety

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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7.5–8

Mohs hardness

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2.66–2.74

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Indistinct basal {0001}

Cleavage

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P6/mcc

Space group

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Structural group

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IMA

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Named in

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Blue, Green

Typical colors

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Elements

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