VS
Name
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Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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2–2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.6–3.02
Specific gravity
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Greenish white to white
Streak
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Pearly, greasy, dull
Luster
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{001}, perfect
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Chlorite, Clay
Structural group
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Clc · Grandfathered
IMA
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1851
Named in
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Green, White, Yellow, Colorless
Typical colors
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Mg · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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