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Nekoite
Name
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Ca₃Si₆O₁₅·7H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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2.21–2.24
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Distinct on {010}
Cleavage
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P1
Space group
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Structural group
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Nk · Grandfathered
IMA
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1956
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · O · H
Elements
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