VS
Name
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Ca(Al₂Si₂O₈)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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6–6.5
Mohs hardness
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2.74–2.76
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}, less so on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Feldspar
Structural group
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An · Grandfathered
IMA
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1823
Named in
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White, Gray, Colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · Si · O
Elements
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