VS
Name
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Ca₁₉Mn³⁺Al₁₀Mg₂(SiO₄)₁₀(Si₂O₇)₄O(OH)₉
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Tetragonal
Crystal system
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6–7
Mohs hardness
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3.404
Specific gravity
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Colorless
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P4/n
Space group
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Vesuvianite
Structural group
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Mnves · Approved
IMA
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2000
Named in
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Maroon-red to black with dark red internal reflections
Typical colors
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Ca · Mn · Al · Mg · Si · O · H
Elements
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