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Ferrisepiolite
Name
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(Fe³⁺,Fe²⁺,Mg)₄[(Si,Fe³⁺)₆O₁₅](O,OH)₂·6H₂O
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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2–2.5
Mohs hardness
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2.51
Specific gravity
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Brown
Streak
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Non-metallic
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pncn
Space group
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Sepiolite
Structural group
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Fsep · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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Brown to red-brown
Typical colors
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Fe · Mg · Si · O · H
Elements
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