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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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K₂Ca₂(Zn₃Si₁₂)O₃₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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2.89

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P6/mcc

Space group

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Milarite

Structural group

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Sko · Approved

IMA

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1997

Named in

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White to colorless; colorless in transmitted light

Typical colors

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K · Ca · Zn · Si · O

Elements

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