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    The Minerals Andalusite, Sillimanite, and Kyanite All Have the Chemical
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The Minerals Andalusite, Sillimanite, and Kyanite All Have the Chemical

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The minerals andalusite, sillimanite, and kyanite all have the chemical formula, Al2SiO5. Explain how three different minerals can have the same chemical components and why this fact is important.

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