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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Manganiceladonite

Name

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KMgMn³⁺Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

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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3.042

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky

Luster

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{001}, perfect

Cleavage

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C2

Space group

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Mica, Clay

Structural group

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Mcel · Approved

IMA

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2015

Named in

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Orange-brown

Typical colors

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K · Mg · Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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