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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Lithosite

Name

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K₃Al₂Si₄O₁₂(OH)

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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5.5

Mohs hardness

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2.51

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1

Space group

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Structural group

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Lho · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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K · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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