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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Hectorite

Name

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Na₀.₃(Mg,Li)₃Si₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂·nH₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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1–2

Mohs hardness

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2.3

Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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Earthy to waxy, dull

Luster

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{001}, perfect

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Clay

Structural group

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Htr · Questionable

IMA

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1941

Named in

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White, Colorless

Typical colors

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Na · Mg · Li · Si · O · F · H

Elements

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