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Name
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Mg₃Cr₂(SiO₄)₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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7
Mohs hardness
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3.756
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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Ia-3d
Space group
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Garnet
Structural group
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Krr · Approved
IMA
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1968
Named in
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Bluish green, greenish
Typical colors
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Mg · Cr · Si · O
Elements
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