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Krinovite
Name
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Na₄[Mg₈Cr³⁺₄]O₄[Si₁₂O₃₆]
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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5.5–7
Mohs hardness
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3.38
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Sapphirine
Structural group
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Kvi · Approved
IMA
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1967
Named in
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Deep emerald-green
Typical colors
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Na · Mg · Cr · O · Si
Elements
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