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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

A

Name

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NaMg₃(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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2–3

Mohs hardness

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2.885

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Pearly

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Mica, Clay

Structural group

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Asp · Approved

IMA

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1869

Named in

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Light brown, olive green

Typical colors

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Na · Mg · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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