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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

K

Name

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Na₆CaTiSi₆O₁₈

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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6

Mohs hardness

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2.98–3.02

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Lovozerite-Koashvite

Structural group

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Koa · Approved

IMA

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1973

Named in

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Pale yellow

Typical colors

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Na · Ca · Ti · Si · O

Elements

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