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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Lourenswalsite

Name

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(K,Ba)₂Ti₄(Si,Al)₆O₁₄(OH)₁₂

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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3.17

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Pearly to dull

Luster

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{001}, good

Cleavage

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Space group

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Structural group

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Lrw · Approved

IMA

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1987

Named in

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Light brownish to silver-gray

Typical colors

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K · Ba · Ti · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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