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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Scheuchzerite

Name

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NaMn²⁺₉Si₉V⁵⁺O₂₈(OH)₄

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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2.5

Mohs hardness

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3.5

Specific gravity

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Yellow-orange

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Good parallel elongation

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Shz · Approved

IMA

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2004

Named in

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Yellow-orange

Typical colors

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Na · Mn · Si · V · O · H

Elements

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