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Buryatite
Name
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Ca₃(Si,Fe³⁺,Al)(SO₄)B(OH)₄(OH,O)₆·12H₂O
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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1.895
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Dull
Luster
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Perfect {100}
Cleavage
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P31c
Space group
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Ettringite
Structural group
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Buy · Approved
IMA
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2000
Named in
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Light gray with a lilac tint
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · Fe · Al · S · O · B · H
Elements
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