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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Phillipsite-Ca

Name

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Ca₃(Si₁₀Al₆)O₃₂·12H₂O

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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3.5–4.5

Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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white

Streak

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vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Harmotome

Structural group

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Php-Ca · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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White, Colorless, Yellow, Red

Typical colors

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Ca · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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