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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Zorite

Name

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Na₆Ti₅Si₁₂O₃₄(O,OH)₅·11H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3–4

Mohs hardness

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2.27–2.4

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{010} and {001}, perfect; {110}, less so

Cleavage

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Cmmm

Space group

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Zorite

Structural group

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Zor · Approved

IMA

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1972

Named in

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Rose

Typical colors

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Na · Ti · Si · O · H

Elements

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