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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Wadsleyite

Name

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Mg₂SiO₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.84

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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I2/m

Space group

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Wadsleyite

Structural group

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Wds · Approved

IMA

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1982

Named in

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Pale fawn [light grayish brown]

Typical colors

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Mg · Si · O

Elements

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