VS
Name
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CaMn₃Fe(Si₅O₁₅)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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6
Mohs hardness
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3.71
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {201}; good on {021} and {210}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Rhodonite
Structural group
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Frdn · Approved
IMA
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2016
Named in
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Brown-red to pinkish brown, colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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Ca · Mn · Fe · Si · O
Elements
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