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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Pyroxferroite

Name

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Fe²⁺SiO₃

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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5

Mohs hardness

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3.68–3.76

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Good on {010}, poor on {001}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Pxf · Approved

IMA

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1970

Named in

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Yellow; lighter yellow in thin section

Typical colors

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Fe · Si · O

Elements

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