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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Spessartine

Name

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Mn²⁺₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃

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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7–7.5

Mohs hardness

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4.19

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Ia3d

Space group

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Garnet

Structural group

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Sps · Grandfathered

IMA

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1832

Named in

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Orange, Red, Brown, Yellow

Typical colors

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Mn · Al · Si · O

Elements

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