Mineral #2

Color: white to pink

Luster: non-metallic, glassy luster

Streak: white.

Crystal Form: monoclinic

Cleavage: 2 directions at 90 degrees

Hardness: Harder than glass, not as hard as quartz

Density: average

Other distinguishing features:  none

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