VS
Name
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Pb₈Mg₉[Si₁₀O₂₈(OH)₈O₂(CO₃)₃]·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3–4
Mohs hardness
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4.717
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous; pearly on {001}
Luster
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{0001}, perfect
Cleavage
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C2
Space group
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Molybdophyllite
Structural group
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Mdp · Grandfathered
IMA
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1901
Named in
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Pale green; colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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Pb · Mg · Si · O · H · C
Elements
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