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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Magbasite

Name

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KBaFe³⁺Mg₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂F₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.41

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Cmma

Space group

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Structural group

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Mgb · Approved

IMA

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1965

Named in

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Colorless to pinkish violet

Typical colors

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K · Ba · Fe · Mg · Si · O · H · F

Elements

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