VS
Name
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Li₂Be(SiO₄)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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7
Mohs hardness
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2.688
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Oily, vitreous on cleavages
Luster
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Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100} and {001}
Cleavage
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Pn
Space group
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Structural group
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Lbr · Approved
IMA
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1964
Named in
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Pale yellow to brown; colorless in thin grains
Typical colors
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Li · Be · Si · O
Elements
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