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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Nagashimalite

Name

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Ba₄(V³⁺,Ti)₄(O,OH)₂[B₂Si₈O₂₇]Cl

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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6

Mohs hardness

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4.08

Specific gravity

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Green

Streak

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Submetallic to vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Pmmn

Space group

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Structural group

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Ngs · Approved

IMA

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1977

Named in

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Greenish black

Typical colors

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Ba · V · Ti · O · H · B · Si · Cl

Elements

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