VS
Name
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Mn²⁺₉(SiO₄)₄(OH)₂
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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5.5
Mohs hardness
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4
Specific gravity
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Light pink
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Imperfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Pbn2_1
Space group
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Humite
Structural group
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Jgb · Approved
IMA
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1981
Named in
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Violet-pink, with a brownish tinge; light pink in thin section
Typical colors
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Mn · Si · O · H
Elements
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