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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Xonotlite

Name

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Ca₆Si₆O₁₇(OH)₂

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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6–6.5

Mohs hardness

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2.71–2.72

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Pearly, greasy

Luster

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Perfect in one fh0lg direction

Cleavage

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A2/a

Space group

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Structural group

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Xon · Grandfathered

IMA

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1866

Named in

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Chalky white to bluish gray, pale pink, fading on exposure

Typical colors

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Ca · Si · O · H

Elements

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