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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Tuscanite

Name

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KCa₆(Si,Al)₁₀O₂₂(SO₄,CO₃)₂(OH)·H₂O

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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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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2.83

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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{100}, distinct

Cleavage

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P2_1/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Tus · Approved

IMA

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1976

Named in

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Colorless

Typical colors

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K · Ca · Si · Al · O · S · C · H

Elements

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