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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Hydroxylchondrodite

Name

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Mg₅(SiO₄)₂(OH)₂

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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6

Mohs hardness

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3.21

Specific gravity

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Pale yellow

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None; parting on {001}

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Humite

Structural group

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Hchn · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Reddish brown

Typical colors

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Mg · Si · O · H

Elements

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