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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Mongolite

Name

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Ca₄Nb₆Si₅O₂₄(OH)₁₀·6H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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3.147

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Silky

Luster

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One direction, good

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Mgl · Approved

IMA

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1983

Named in

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Pale lilac or grayish lilac

Typical colors

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Ca · Nb · Si · O · H

Elements

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