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Balangeroite
Balangeroite
Name
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Mg₂₁Si₈O₂₇(OH)₂₀
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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2.96–3.1
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous, greasy
Luster
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One or more on fhk0g are very good
Cleavage
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P2/n
Space group
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Structural group
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Bal · Approved
IMA
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1982
Named in
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Brown
Typical colors
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Mg · Si · O · H
Elements
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