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Name
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Ca₃Si₃O₉
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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Mohs hardness
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3.072
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None observed
Cleavage
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P1
Space group
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Margarosanite
Structural group
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Byi · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · O
Elements
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