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VS
F
Name
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CsCa₄(Si₈O₂₀)F(H₂O)₈
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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4.5–5
Mohs hardness
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2.54
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect
Cleavage
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P4/nnc
Space group
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Apophyllite
Structural group
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Fapo-Cs · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Cs · Ca · Si · O · F · H
Elements
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