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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Georgechaoite

Name

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KNaZrSi₃O₉·2H₂O

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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5

Mohs hardness

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2.7

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1nb

Space group

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Gaidonnayite

Structural group

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Gch · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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K · Na · Zr · Si · O · H

Elements

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