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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Offretite

Name

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KCaMg(Si₁₃Al₅)O₃₆·15H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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4

Mohs hardness

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2.13

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{0001}, distinct

Cleavage

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P-6m2

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Off · Approved

IMA

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1890

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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K · Ca · Mg · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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