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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Nanpingite

Name

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CsAl₂(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂

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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2–3

Mohs hardness

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3.11

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous, pearly on sheets

Luster

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{001}, perfect

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Mica

Structural group

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Npg · Approved

IMA

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1987

Named in

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White to silver-white

Typical colors

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Cs · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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