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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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(Mg,Ni)₂Si₂O₅(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.53–2.63

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull to weakly greasy

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Corrensite

Structural group

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Kpi · Questionable

IMA

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1956

Named in

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Colorless, light blue to deep greenish blue

Typical colors

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Mg · Ni · Si · O · H

Elements

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