VS
Name
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Na₂SiO₂(OH)₂·8H₂O
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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2.5
Mohs hardness
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1.68
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Dull vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {010}, good on {100} and {001}
Cleavage
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Ibca
Space group
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Structural group
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Ck · Approved
IMA
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2006
Named in
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Colorless; aggregates white to pale brown or yellowish; colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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Na · Si · O · H
Elements
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