Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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Ba₄Ca₆(Si,Al)₂₀O₄₁(OH)₂(SO₄)₃·H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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3.19–3.24

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to pearly, somewhat greasy on fractures

Luster

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Prismatic, very poor; pinacoidal parting

Cleavage

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P-62m

Space group

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Structural group

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Wen · Approved

IMA

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1962

Named in

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Bright gray

Typical colors

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Ba · Ca · Si · Al · O · H · S

Elements

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