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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Fraipontite

Name

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(Zn,Al)₃(Si,Al)₂O₅(OH)₄

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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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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3.08–3.1

Specific gravity

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White to pale green

Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Serpentine, Clay

Structural group

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Fpt · Grandfathered

IMA

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1927

Named in

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Yellowish white to bluish

Typical colors

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Zn · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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