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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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Na₆ZrSi₆O₁₆(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Trigonal

Crystal system

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6

Mohs hardness

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2.78

Specific gravity

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Pale lilac

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Lovozerite-Zirsinalite–Lovozerite

Structural group

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Kpu · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Dark cherry-red

Typical colors

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Na · Zr · Si · O · H

Elements

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