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Chiyokoite
Name
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Ca₃Si(CO₃)[B(OH)₄]O(OH)₅·12H₂O
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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1.85
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {101 0} and {0001}
Cleavage
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P6_3
Space group
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Ettringite
Structural group
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Cyo · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Pink to colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · C · O · B · H
Elements
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