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Aminoffite
Name
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Ca₃(BeOH)₂Si₃O₁₀
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.94
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Poor on {001}
Cleavage
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I4/mmm
Space group
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Structural group
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Amf · Grandfathered
IMA
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1937
Named in
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Colorless to light yellowish
Typical colors
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Ca · Be · O · H · Si
Elements
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