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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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K(MgAl₂)(Al₅Mg)(BO₃)₃(Si₆O₁₈)(OH)₃O

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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7

Mohs hardness

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3.081

Specific gravity

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White to very pale-brown

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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R3m

Space group

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Tourmaline

Structural group

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Mry · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Pale brown to brown

Typical colors

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K · Mg · Al · B · O · Si · H

Elements

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