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Dalyite
Name
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K₂ZrSi₆O₁₅
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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7.5
Mohs hardness
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2.84
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Distinct on {101} and {010}, indistinct on {100}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Dly · Grandfathered
IMA
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1952
Named in
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Colorless, white, pink, brown
Typical colors
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K · Zr · Si · O
Elements
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