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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Ertixiite

Name

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Na₂Si₄O₉

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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5.8–6.5

Mohs hardness

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2.35

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ert · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Na · Si · O

Elements

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