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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

V

Name

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Mn₄SnB₂O₂(Si₂O₇)₂(OH)₂

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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4.5

Mohs hardness

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3.67

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect in three directions

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Vtp · Approved

IMA

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1991

Named in

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Yellow-orange

Typical colors

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Mn · Sn · B · O · Si · H

Elements

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