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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

W

Name

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Ca₆Be₉Mn²⁺₂BSi₆O₂₃(OH,Cl)₁₅

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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1

Mohs hardness

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3

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Pearly to dull

Luster

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Perfect on {100}

Cleavage

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—

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Waw · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Colorless to white

Typical colors

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Ca · Be · Mn · B · Si · O · H · Cl

Elements

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