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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Emeleusite

Name

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Na₂LiFe³⁺Si₆O₁₅

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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2.76

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Acam

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Eme · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Colorless to creamy pinkish

Typical colors

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Na · Li · Fe · Si · O

Elements

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