Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Zussmanite

Name

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K(Fe,Mg,Mn)₁₃(Si,Al)₁₈O₄₂(OH)₁₄

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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3.146

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{0001}, perfect

Cleavage

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R-3

Space group

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Clay

Structural group

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Zus · Approved

IMA

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1964

Named in

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Pale green in thin section

Typical colors

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K · Fe · Mg · Mn · Si · Al · O · H

Elements

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