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Name
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Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
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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7
Mohs hardness
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3.576
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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I-42d
Space group
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Jeffbenite
Structural group
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Jef · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Deep emerald-green
Typical colors
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Mg · Al · Si · O
Elements
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