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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Brindleyite

Name

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(Ni,Al)₃(Si,Al)₂O₅(OH)₄

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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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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3.17

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Serpentine, Clay

Structural group

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Bly · Approved

IMA

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1975

Named in

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Dark yellow-green

Typical colors

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Ni · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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