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VS
K
Name
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CsBSi₂O₆
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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6–6.5
Mohs hardness
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3.62
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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I4_1/acd
Space group
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—
Structural group
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Khf · Approved
IMA
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2009
Named in
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Colorless
Typical colors
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Cs · B · Si · O
Elements
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