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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

D

Name

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BaCa₂Mn³⁺₄(Si₃O₁₀)(Si₂O₇)(OH)₄·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.525

Specific gravity

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Beige

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {001}

Cleavage

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Amm2

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Dmg · Approved

IMA

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2018

Named in

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Orange-brown to red-brown

Typical colors

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Ba · Ca · Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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