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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Wadeite

Name

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K₂ZrSi₃O₉

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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6–6.5

Mohs hardness

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3.1–3.13

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Adamantine

Luster

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Pyramidal, poor, intersecting at 80 ± {90±

Cleavage

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P6_3/m

Space group

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Structural group

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Wad · Grandfathered

IMA

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1939

Named in

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Colorless, rarely light pink or lilac

Typical colors

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K · Zr · Si · O

Elements

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