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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Hsianghualite

Name

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Li₂Ca₃Be₃(SiO₄)₃F₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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6.5

Mohs hardness

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2.97

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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I2_13

Space group

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Analcime

Structural group

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Hsi · Approved

IMA

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1958

Named in

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Milk-white to colorless

Typical colors

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Li · Ca · Be · Si · O · F

Elements

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