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Mariinskite
Name
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BeCr₂O₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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8.5
Mohs hardness
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4.25
Specific gravity
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Pale green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Olivine
Structural group
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Mii · Approved
IMA
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2011
Named in
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Dark green, emerald green in transmitted light; in reflected light, gray with green reflections
Typical colors
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Be · Cr · O
Elements
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