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Name
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Ca₂Y₂Al₄(SiO₄)₄O₂(OH)₂
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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5
Mohs hardness
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4.007
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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None observed
Cleavage
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P2_1/c
Space group
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Carminite
Structural group
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Plw-Y · Approved
IMA
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2013
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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Ca · Y · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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