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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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Na₃ZrSi₆O₁₃(OH)₅

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

Mohs hardness

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2.61

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Imperfect on {110}

Cleavage

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Cm

Space group

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Lovozerite-Zirsinalite–Lovozerite

Structural group

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Ltv · Approved

IMA

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1999

Named in

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Dark cherry-red to reddish brown

Typical colors

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Na · Zr · Si · O · H

Elements

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