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Erionite-K
Name
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K₁₀[Si₂₆Al₁₀O₇₂]·30H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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2.08
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to silky
Luster
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Poor prismatic
Cleavage
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P6_3/mmc
Space group
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Erionite
Structural group
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Eri-K · Approved
IMA
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1964
Named in
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White; colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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K · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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