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Charoite
Name
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(K,Sr,Ba,Mn)₁₅₋₁₆(Ca,Na)₃₂[Si₇₀(O,OH)₁₈₀](OH,F)₄·nH₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.54
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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silky
Luster
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Good in three directions
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Cha · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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Purple
Typical colors
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K · Sr · Ba · Mn · Ca · Na · Si · O · H · F
Elements
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