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Harkerite
Name
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Ca₄₈Mg₁₆[AlSi₄O₁₅(OH)]₄(BO₃)₁₆(CO₃)₁₆·2(H₂O,HCl)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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2.95–2.96
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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R-3m
Space group
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Harkerite
Structural group
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Hkr · Approved
IMA
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1951
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · Al · Si · O · H · B · C · Cl
Elements
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