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C
Name
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Ca₄Si₆O₁₇(H₂O)₂·(Ca·3H₂O)
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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4.5
Mohs hardness
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2.58
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}, poor on {100}
Cleavage
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I2/m
Space group
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Tobermorite
Structural group
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Ctbm · Approved
IMA
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1990
Named in
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Colorless to white; colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · O · H
Elements
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