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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Mozartite

Name

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CaMn³⁺(SiO₄)(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.63

Specific gravity

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Red

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_12_12_1

Space group

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Adelite

Structural group

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Moz · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Reddish brown to deep red

Typical colors

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Ca · Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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