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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

E

Name

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(Fe³⁺,Fe²⁺,Zn)₁₂(AsO₃)₆(AsO₃,SiO₃OH)₂(OH)₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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4.061

Specific gravity

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Brown

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P6_3mc

Space group

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Ellenbergerite

Structural group

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Ekt · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Brownish black

Typical colors

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Fe · Zn · As · O · Si · H

Elements

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