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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

J

Name

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KBa₂Ti₂(Si₅Al)O₁₈·nH₂O

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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3–4

Mohs hardness

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3.25

Specific gravity

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—

Streak

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—

Luster

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Distinct on {010}

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Jon · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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K · Ba · Ti · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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