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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Donpeacorite

Name

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(Mn,Mg)MgSi₂O₆

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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5–6

Mohs hardness

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3.36

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {110}

Cleavage

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Pbca

Space group

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Pyroxene

Structural group

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Don · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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Pale buff, yellow-orange; faint pink in thin section

Typical colors

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Mn · Mg · Si · O

Elements

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