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Mineral A

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Mineral B

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Name

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Mn₃₃(Si₂O₅)₁₄(OH)₃₈

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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3.216

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Cm

Space group

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Structural group

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Ibk · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Nearly colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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