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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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BaBe₂Si₂O₇

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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7

Mohs hardness

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4.066

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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Good on {001} and {100}, imperfect on {010}

Cleavage

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Pmn2_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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By · Approved

IMA

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1876

Named in

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Colorless, white, blue

Typical colors

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Ba · Be · Si · O

Elements

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