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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Gonnardite

Name

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(Na,Ca)₂(Si,Al)₅O₁₀·3H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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2.25–2.36

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Cleavage

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I-42d

Space group

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Natrolite

Structural group

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Gon · Approved

IMA

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1896

Named in

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White, yellowish to salmon-red

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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