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Milarite
Name
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KCa₂(Be₂AlSi₁₂)O₃₀·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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2.46–2.61
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Cleavage
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P6/mcc
Space group
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Milarite
Structural group
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Mil · Grandfathered
IMA
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1870
Named in
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Yellow, Green, Colorless
Typical colors
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K · Ca · Be · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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