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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Y

Name

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NaMg₂(AlMg₂Si₁₂)O₃₀

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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2.7

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Milarite

Structural group

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Yag · Approved

IMA

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1968

Named in

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Colorless; colorless to very light blue in thin section

Typical colors

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Na · Mg · Al · Si · O

Elements

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