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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Burpalite

Name

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Na₄Ca₂Zr₂(Si₂O₇)₂F₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5–6

Mohs hardness

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3.33

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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Wöhlerite

Structural group

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Brp · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Colorless, yellowish

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Zr · Si · O · F

Elements

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