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Chernykhite
Name
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BaV₂(Si₂Al₂)O₁₀(OH)₂
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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2.5–3.6
Mohs hardness
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3.14–3.16
Specific gravity
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Light green
Streak
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Pearly on cleavage
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Mica, Clay
Structural group
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Cyk · Approved
IMA
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1972
Named in
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Olive-green, dark green
Typical colors
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Ba · V · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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