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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Halloysite-7Å

Name

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Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2–2.5

Mohs hardness

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—

Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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Cm

Space group

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Clay, Kaolinite

Structural group

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Hly-7Å · Grandfathered

IMA

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1826

Named in

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White, Colorless, Gray, Yellow, Brown

Typical colors

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Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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