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Ferrosaponite
Name
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Ca₀.₃(Fe²⁺,Mg,Fe³⁺)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(OH)₂·4H₂O
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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2
Mohs hardness
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2.49
Specific gravity
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Green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Clay, Smectite-vermiculite
Structural group
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Fsap · Approved
IMA
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2002
Named in
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Dark green, brownish on oxidation
Typical colors
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Ca · Fe · Mg · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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