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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

T

Name

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BaSr₂Mn³⁺₂O₂(Si₄O₁₂)

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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6

Mohs hardness

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4.72

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to greasy

Luster

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{001}, perfect

Cleavage

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C2

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Tka · Approved

IMA

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1984

Named in

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Greenish black

Typical colors

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Ba · Sr · Mn · O · Si

Elements

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