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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

W

Name

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LiNa₂KMn₂V₂Si₈O₂₄

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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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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3.24

Specific gravity

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White with a greenish tint

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Poor

Cleavage

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Cc

Space group

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Neptunite

Structural group

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Wts · Approved

IMA

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2001

Named in

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Yellowish green

Typical colors

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Li · Na · K · Mn · V · Si · O

Elements

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