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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Rustumite

Name

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Ca₁₀(Si₂O₇)₂(SiO₄)(OH)₂Cl₂

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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Mohs hardness

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2.94

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Poor on {100}, very poor on {010} and {001}

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Rtm · Approved

IMA

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1964

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · Si · O · H · Cl

Elements

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