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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

S

Name

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NaMn₂[Si₃BO₉](OH)₂

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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Mohs hardness

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3.106

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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None

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Sed · Approved

IMA

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2013

Named in

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Colorless to pale pink

Typical colors

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Na · Mn · Si · B · O · H

Elements

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