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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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Ba₄Y₂Si₈B₄O₂₈F

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.74

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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I-1

Space group

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Hyalotekite

Structural group

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Ksa-Y · Approved

IMA

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1998

Named in

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Pale pink

Typical colors

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Ba · Y · Si · B · O · F

Elements

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