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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Barrerite

Name

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Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.13

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {010}

Cleavage

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Amma

Space group

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Stilbite

Structural group

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Bre · Approved

IMA

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1974

Named in

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White to slightly pink

Typical colors

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Na · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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