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Name
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Li₂(Ca,Na)Fe²⁺₇Ti₂(Si₄O₁₂)₂O₂(OH)₄(O,F)(H₂O)₂
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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3
Mohs hardness
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3.3
Specific gravity
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Pale brown
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}, moderate on {010}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Astrophyllite-Astrophyllite
Structural group
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Bgk · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Brownish orange
Typical colors
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Li · Ca · Na · Fe · Ti · Si · O · H · F
Elements
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