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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Stevensite

Name

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(Ca,Na)ₓMg₃₋ᵧSi₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Crystal system

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2.5

Mohs hardness

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2.15–2.56

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Dull to resinous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Clay

Structural group

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Stv · Questionable

IMA

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1873

Named in

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Pink, buff, amber, white, gray, brown

Typical colors

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Ca · Na · Mg · Si · O · H

Elements

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