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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

F

Name

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K(Al,Zn)₂(As,Si)₂O₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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5–6

Mohs hardness

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2.92

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {100}

Cleavage

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I2/c

Space group

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Feldspar

Structural group

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Ftv · Approved

IMA

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2002

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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K · Al · Zn · As · Si · O

Elements

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