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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Werdingite

Name

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Mg₂Al₁₄Si₄B₄O₃₇

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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7

Mohs hardness

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3.04

Specific gravity

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Buff- white

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Prismatic, poor, or a parting

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Structural group

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Wrd · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Honey-yellow to brownish yellow

Typical colors

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Mg · Al · Si · B · O

Elements

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