VS
Name
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BaFe²⁺Si₄O₁₀
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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3–4
Mohs hardness
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3.39–3.4
Specific gravity
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Pink
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Very good on {001}, poor on {100}; very poor on {110}
Cleavage
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P4/ncc
Space group
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Gillespite
Structural group
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Gls · Approved
IMA
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1922
Named in
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Deep red, rose-red
Typical colors
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Ba · Fe · Si · O
Elements
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