Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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Na₂ZrSi₄O₁₁

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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Mohs hardness

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2.92–2.97

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Greasy; highly vitreous to pearly on cleavage surfaces

Luster

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{010}, good; fh0lg, poor

Cleavage

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C2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Vsv · Approved

IMA

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1961

Named in

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Colorless, pink, pale brown, silvery; in transmitted light, colorless

Typical colors

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Na · Zr · Si · O

Elements

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