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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Palygorskite

Name

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(Mg,Al)₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)·4H₂O

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

Mohs hardness

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1–2.6

Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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Earthy to waxy

Luster

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Good on {110}

Cleavage

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C2/m

Space group

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Palygorskite, Clay

Structural group

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Plg · Grandfathered

IMA

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1862

Named in

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White, Gray, Brown

Typical colors

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Mg · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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