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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Kinoite

Name

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Ca₂Cu₂Si₃O₁₀·2H₂O

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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4–5

Mohs hardness

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3.16

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Excellent on {010}; distinct on {100} and {001}

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Kin · Approved

IMA

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1969

Named in

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Deep azurite-blue

Typical colors

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Ca · Cu · Si · O · H

Elements

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