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Goosecreekite
Goosecreekite
Name
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Ca(Si₆Al₂)O₁₆·5H₂O
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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4.5
Mohs hardness
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2.21
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly on crystal faces
Luster
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{010}, perfect
Cleavage
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P2_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Gck · Approved
IMA
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1980
Named in
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Colorless to white
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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