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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Strätlingite

Name

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Ca₂Al(Si,Al)₂O₂(OH)₁₀·2.25H₂O

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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Mohs hardness

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Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Perfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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R-3m

Space group

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Structural group

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Srä · Approved

IMA

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1975

Named in

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Colorless to light green

Typical colors

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Ca · Al · Si · O · H

Elements

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