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Benitoite
Benitoite
Name
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BaTiSi₃O₉
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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6–6.5
Mohs hardness
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3.65
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Poor on {1011}
Cleavage
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P-6c2
Space group
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Benitoite
Structural group
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Bni · Grandfathered
IMA
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1907
Named in
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Blue, Colorless
Typical colors
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Ba · Ti · Si · O
Elements
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