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Junitoite
Name
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CaZn₂Si₂O₇·H₂O
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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3.5
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Good on {100}; poor on {010} and {011}
Cleavage
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Aba2
Space group
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Structural group
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Jit · Approved
IMA
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1975
Named in
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Colorless, milk-white, or colored in various tints as a result of alteration
Typical colors
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Ca · Zn · Si · O · H
Elements
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