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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Corrensite

Name

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(Ca,Na,K)₁₋ₓ(Mg,Fe,Al)₉(Si,Al)₈O₂₀(OH)₁₀·nH₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull, earthy

Luster

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Perfect basal

Cleavage

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Space group

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Corrensite, Clay

Structural group

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Crr · Grandfathered

IMA

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1954

Named in

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Yellowish green

Typical colors

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Ca · Na · K · Mg · Fe · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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