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Name
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Ca₃Sc₂(SiO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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3.654
Specific gravity
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Creamy white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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Ia-3d
Space group
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Garnet
Structural group
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Erg · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Light brown to yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · Sc · Si · O
Elements
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