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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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KLi₂V⁵⁺Si₄O₁₂

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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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.946

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

Space group

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Mica

Structural group

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Bls · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Pale yellow, pale gray in transmitted light

Typical colors

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K · Li · V · Si · O

Elements

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