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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

M

Name

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Ca₂LiSi₃O₈(OH)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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2.86

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous to silky

Luster

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Perfect on {100} and {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Pectolite

Structural group

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Mkm · Approved

IMA

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2016

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Ca · Li · Si · O · H

Elements

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