VS
Name
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Ca₄Al₆Si₆O₂₄(CO₃)
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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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.74–2.78
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to pearly or resinous
Luster
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{100}, {110}, distinct
Cleavage
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P4_2/n
Space group
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Scapolite
Structural group
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Me · Grandfathered
IMA
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1801
Named in
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Colorless, White, Gray, Yellow
Typical colors
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Ca · Al · Si · O · C
Elements
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