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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Prismatine

Name

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(Mg,Al,Fe)₆Al₄(Si,Al)₄(B,Si,Al)(O,OH,F)₂₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Cmcm

Space group

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Kornerupine

Structural group

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Prm · Approved

IMA

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1886

Named in

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Typical colors

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Mg · Al · Fe · Si · B · O · H · F

Elements

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