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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

O

Name

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KSc₂ ₂Be₃Si₁₂O₃₀

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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6

Mohs hardness

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2.61

Specific gravity

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Colorless

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Poor on {0001}

Cleavage

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P6/mcc

Space group

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Milarite

Structural group

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Oft · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Grayish white

Typical colors

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K · Sc · Be · Si · O

Elements

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