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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Kristiansenite

Name

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Ca₂ScSn(Si₂O₇)(Si₂O₆OH)

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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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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C1

Space group

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Kristiansenite

Structural group

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Kse · Approved

IMA

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2000

Named in

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Typical colors

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Ca · Sc · Sn · Si · O · H

Elements

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