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Holdenite
Name
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Mn²⁺₆Zn₃(AsO₄)₂(SiO₄)(OH)₈
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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4.11
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{010}, poor
Cleavage
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Abma
Space group
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Structural group
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Hde · Grandfathered
IMA
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1927
Named in
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Red, Orange
Typical colors
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Mn · Zn · As · O · Si · H
Elements
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