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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Bazirite

Name

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BaZrSi₃O₉

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.82

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Pyramidal, probably {1014}; poor on {1010}; strong parting k {0001}

Cleavage

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P-6c2

Space group

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Benitoite

Structural group

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Bzr · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ba · Zr · Si · O

Elements

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