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Chayesite
Name
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KMg₄Fe³⁺[Si₁₂O₃₀]
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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Mohs hardness
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2.68
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P6/mcc
Space group
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Milarite
Structural group
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Cys · Approved
IMA
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1987
Named in
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Deep blue; in transmitted light, light blue to colorless
Typical colors
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K · Mg · Fe · Si · O
Elements
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