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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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[NbO(H₂O)]₃(Si₂O₇)₂[Na(H₂O)₂]₃

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.464

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to satiny

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P3

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Lre · Approved

IMA

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2010

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Nb · O · H · Si · Na

Elements

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