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Mineral B

L

Lithiomarsturite

Name

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LiCaMn²⁺₃Si₅O₁₄(OH)

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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6

Mohs hardness

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3.32

Specific gravity

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Very light brown

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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{100} and {001}, good

Cleavage

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P-1

Space group

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Rhodonite

Structural group

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Lmsr · Approved

IMA

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1988

Named in

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Pale pinkish brown to light yellow

Typical colors

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Li · Ca · Mn · Si · O · H

Elements

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