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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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Ca₁₄Mn²⁺₃Zn₂Be₂Be₆Si₁₄O₅₂(OH)₆

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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3

Mohs hardness

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3.28

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P2_1/c

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sfw · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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Ca · Mn · Zn · Be · Si · O · H

Elements

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