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Colinowensite
Colinowensite
Name
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BaCuSi₂O₆
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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4.2
Specific gravity
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Purple
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {001}
Cleavage
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I4_1/acd
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Cwn · Approved
IMA
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2012
Named in
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Purple to dark blue
Typical colors
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Ba · Cu · Si · O
Elements
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