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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

L

Name

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Li₀.₇Al₆.₂(Si₇Al)O₂₀(OH,O)₁₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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2.75

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to pearly, silky in aggregates

Luster

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{001}, perfect

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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Corrensite

Structural group

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Lji · Approved

IMA

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1989

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Li · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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