Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Walstromite

Name

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BaCa₂Si₃O₉

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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3.5

Mohs hardness

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3.67

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Subvitreous, pearly on cleavages

Luster

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Perfect on {011}, {010}, and {100}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Margarosanite

Structural group

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Ws · Approved

IMA

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1964

Named in

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White to colorless; colorless in thin section

Typical colors

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Ba · Ca · Si · O

Elements

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