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Phillipsite-K
Name
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K₆(Si₁₀Al₆)O₃₂·12H₂O
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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4–4.5
Mohs hardness
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2.2
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{010}, {100}, distinct
Cleavage
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P2_1/m
Space group
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Harmotome
Structural group
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Php-K · Approved
IMA
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1997
Named in
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Colorless, white, reddish, yellowish; colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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K · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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