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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Makatite

Name

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Na₂Si₄O₈(OH)₂·4H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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1.97–2.07

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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One, parallel to longitudinal axis, excellent

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Mkt · Approved

IMA

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1969

Named in

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White

Typical colors

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Na · Si · O · H

Elements

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