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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

U

Name

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Mn²⁺CeAl₂Fe²⁺(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH)

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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5–6

Mohs hardness

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4.19

Specific gravity

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Gray

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Poor {001}

Cleavage

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P2_1/m

Space group

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Epidote

Structural group

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Ued-Ce · Approved

IMA

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2006

Named in

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Black to dark brown

Typical colors

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Mn · Ce · Al · Fe · Si · O · H

Elements

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