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L
Name
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KLiAl₁.₅(Si₃.₅Al₀.₅)O₁₀(OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Crystal system
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3
Mohs hardness
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2.851
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Perfect on (001)
Cleavage
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Space group
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Mica
Structural group
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Lsw · Approved
IMA
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2011
Named in
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Typical colors
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K · Li · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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