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Name
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Ca₉(SiO₄)₄F₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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6.5
Mohs hardness
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2.918
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {010}
Cleavage
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P2_1/b
Space group
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Humite
Structural group
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Egr · Approved
IMA
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2011
Named in
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Colorless; white aggregates
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · O · F
Elements
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