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Mineral B

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Name

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Ca₆Zr(Si₂O₇)₂(OH)₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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3–4

Mohs hardness

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3.034

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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Perfect on (010); imperfect on (100), (001) and (140)

Cleavage

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Pnnm

Space group

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Structural group

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Dov · Approved

IMA

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2007

Named in

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Colorless, white (aggregates)

Typical colors

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Ca · Zr · Si · O · H

Elements

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