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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

G

Name

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Mn₂Fe³⁺(SiFe³⁺)O₅(OH)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4.25

Mohs hardness

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3.33

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to silky

Luster

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Perfect on {001}

Cleavage

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P6_3

Space group

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Serpentine, Clay

Structural group

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Gdt · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Black

Typical colors

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Mn · Fe · Si · O · H

Elements

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