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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Gageite

Name

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Mn²⁺₂₁Si₈O₂₇(OH)₂₀

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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3

Mohs hardness

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3.46–3.58

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Highly vitreous

Luster

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{110}, pronounced

Cleavage

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Pnnm

Space group

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Structural group

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Gge · Grandfathered

IMA

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1910

Named in

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Colorless, pale pink, pale brown

Typical colors

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Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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