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VS
F
Name
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KLiAl₁.₅   ₀.₅(Si₃.₅Al₀.₅)O₁₀F₂
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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3
Mohs hardness
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2.94
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage surfaces
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Mica
Structural group
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Flw · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Silvery white, grayish white to colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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K · Li · Al · Si · O · F
Elements
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