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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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K₃Na₂Mn₅Si₁₂(O,OH)₃₆·2H₂O

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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3–3.5

Mohs hardness

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2.6

Specific gravity

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Yellowish

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect {001}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mdd · Approved

IMA

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2005

Named in

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Dark to bright orange

Typical colors

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K · Na · Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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