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Merlinoite
Merlinoite
Name
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K₅Ca₂(Si₂₃Al₉)O₆₄·24H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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2.14–2.27
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Cleavage
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Immm
Space group
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Structural group
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Mrl · Approved
IMA
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1976
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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K · Ca · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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