VS
Name
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Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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6.5–7
Mohs hardness
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3.594
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to resinous
Luster
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Parting on {110} rarely observed
Cleavage
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Ia3d
Space group
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Garnet
Structural group
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Grs · Approved
IMA
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1811
Named in
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Green, Yellow, Brown, Red, Pink, Colorless, Orange
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · Si · O
Elements
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