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Fivegite
Name
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K₄Ca₂[AlSi₇O₁₇(O₂₋ₓ(OH)ₓ)][(H₂O)₂₋ₓ(OH)ₓ]Cl (x = 0-2)
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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4
Mohs hardness
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2.42
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {100}, distinct on {010}
Cleavage
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Pm2_1n
Space group
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Structural group
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Fiv · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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K · Ca · Al · Si · O · H · Cl
Elements
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