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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

P

Name

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Na₃K₃Fe³⁺₂(Si₄O₁₀OH)₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Triclinic

Crystal system

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3

Mohs hardness

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2.6

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {100}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Ershovite

Structural group

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Psh · Approved

IMA

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2009

Named in

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Yellow with orange or pink shades

Typical colors

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Na · K · Fe · Si · O · H

Elements

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