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Manaksite
Name
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KNaMn²⁺Si₄O₁₀
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
Mohs hardness
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2.73
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{001}, perfect; {010}, less perfect
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Litidionite
Structural group
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Mnk · Approved
IMA
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1990
Named in
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Colorless, cream-white, pale rose
Typical colors
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K · Na · Mn · Si · O
Elements
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