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Mineral A

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Mineral B

D

Name

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Ca₅Mn(Si₃O₉)₂

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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6

Mohs hardness

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3.02

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on {100}

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Wollastonite

Structural group

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Dng · Approved

IMA

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2018

Named in

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Light beige, pinkish or yellowish white, milky-white

Typical colors

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Ca · Mn · Si · O

Elements

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