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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Ba₂Fe²⁺Si₂O₇

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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4.27

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {001}

Cleavage

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P-42_1m

Space group

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Melilite

Structural group

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Bnh · Approved

IMA

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2019

Named in

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Light yellow to lemon-yellow

Typical colors

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Ba · Fe · Si · O

Elements

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