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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

W

Name

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Ti₁₀SiₓPᵧ; x>y, 6≤(x+y)≤7

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Native Elements

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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6.5

Mohs hardness

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4.762

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Cleavage

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P6_3/mcm

Space group

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Xifengite

Structural group

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Approved

IMA

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2021

Named in

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Silvery gray (synthetic)

Typical colors

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Ti · Si · P

Elements

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