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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Chrysotile

Name

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Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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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2.5–3.5

Mohs hardness

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—

Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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silky

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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B2/m

Space group

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Serpentine, Clay

Structural group

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Ctl · Approved

IMA

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1834

Named in

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Green, White, Yellow, Gray, Brown

Typical colors

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Mg · Si · O · H

Elements

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