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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Gobbinsite

Name

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Na₅(Si₁₁Al₅)O₃₂·11H₂O

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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4

Mohs hardness

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2.194

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Pmn2_1

Space group

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Gismondine

Structural group

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Gbb · Approved

IMA

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1980

Named in

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Chalky white to light brown

Typical colors

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Na · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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