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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

B

Name

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Al₉BSi₂O₁₉

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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—

Mohs hardness

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3.081

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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Cmc2_1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Bmul · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Al · B · Si · O

Elements

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