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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

R

Name

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Ca₈Mg(SiO₄)₄Cl₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.03

Specific gravity

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Light amber

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Ron · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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Orange-brown to amber

Typical colors

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Ca · Mg · Si · O · Cl

Elements

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