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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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K₂TiSi₃O₉·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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2.69

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good on {010}

Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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Umbite

Structural group

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Kne · Approved

IMA

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2017

Named in

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Colorless, white in aggregates

Typical colors

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K · Ti · Si · O · H

Elements

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