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Name
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Ca₂(Mg₄Fe³⁺)(Si₇Al)O₂₂F₂
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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Mohs hardness
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3.315
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {110}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Amphibole
Structural group
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Mffhbl · Approved
IMA
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2014
Named in
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Dark brown
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · Fe · Si · Al · O · F
Elements
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