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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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KNaCa(Si₄O₁₀)·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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2.62

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Perfect on {001} and {010}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Litidionite

Structural group

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Cnk · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Colorless to light gray

Typical colors

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K · Na · Ca · Si · O · H

Elements

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