VS
Name
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Mn²⁺₆As⁵⁺Si₅O₁₈(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.772
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {100}, parting ⊥ to elongation
Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Medaite
Structural group
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Amed · Approved
IMA
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2017
Named in
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Orange-reddish
Typical colors
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Mn · As · Si · O · H
Elements
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