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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Lepidolite

Name

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K(Li,Al)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Group

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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2.5–3

Mohs hardness

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2.8–2.9

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Pearly, Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect basal on {001}

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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IMA

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Named in

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Purple, Pink, Gray

Typical colors

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Elements

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