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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

H

Hydroxylclinohumite

Name

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Mg₉(SiO₄)₄(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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6.5

Mohs hardness

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3.13

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to dull

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P2_1/b

Space group

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Humite

Structural group

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Hchu · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Pale yellow to orange-yellow or almost colorless

Typical colors

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Mg · Si · O · H

Elements

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