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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Erionite-Ca

Name

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Ca₅[Si₂₆Al₁₀O₇₂]·30H₂O

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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2–3

Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3/mmc

Space group

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Erionite

Structural group

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Eri-Ca · Approved

IMA

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1967

Named in

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White, Colorless, Pink, Gray

Typical colors

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Ca · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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