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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

C

Name

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Mg₂Si₂O₆

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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3.21

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Good on {110}, (110) ^ (110) ~91°

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Pyroxene

Structural group

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Cen · Approved

IMA

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1906

Named in

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[White to brown; colorless in thin section.]

Typical colors

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Mg · Si · O

Elements

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