VS
Name
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Mn²⁺Al₂Si₂O₆(OH)₄
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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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.94–3.03
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Silky, glistening
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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Ccca
Space group
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Carpholite
Structural group
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Car · Grandfathered
IMA
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1817
Named in
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Yellow
Typical colors
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Mn · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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