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Mineral B

C

Calciocatapleiite

Name

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CaZrSi₃O₉·2H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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4.5–5

Mohs hardness

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2.77

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous to dull

Luster

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Present

Cleavage

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Pbnn

Space group

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Catapleiite

Structural group

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Cctp · Approved

IMA

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1964

Named in

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Pale yellow to cream

Typical colors

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Ca · Zr · Si · O · H

Elements

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