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Chibaite
Chibaite
Name
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SiO₂·n(CH₄,C₂H₆,C₃H₈,C₄H₁₀) (nmaₓ = 3/17)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Organic Minerals
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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5.5–7
Mohs hardness
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2.03
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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Fd3
Space group
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Structural group
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Cib · Approved
IMA
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2008
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Si · O · C · H
Elements
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