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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

R

Name

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Zr(SiO₄)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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7.5

Mohs hardness

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5.2

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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I4_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Rei · Approved

IMA

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2001

Named in

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White in reflected light; pale brownish green in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Zr · Si · O

Elements

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