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Benstonite
Name
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Ba₆Ca₆Mg(CO₃)₁₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3–4
Mohs hardness
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3.6–3.66
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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On {3142}, good
Cleavage
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R-3
Space group
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Structural group
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Ben · Approved
IMA
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1961
Named in
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Snow-white, ivory, very pale yellow, pale yellowish brown
Typical colors
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Ba · Ca · Mg · C · O
Elements
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