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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Népouite

Name

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Ni₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.24

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Serpentine, Clay

Structural group

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Npo · Grandfathered

IMA

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1907

Named in

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Intense dark green to dull green

Typical colors

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Ni · Si · O · H

Elements

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