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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

T

Name

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LiMn₂Si₃O₈(OH)

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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5–5.5

Mohs hardness

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3.33

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous, silky [aggregates]

Luster

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Perfect on {001} and {100}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Pectolite

Structural group

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Tnh · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Pinkish white, black with oxidation

Typical colors

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Li · Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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