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Polylithionite
Name
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KLi₂AlSi₄O₁₀F₂
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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2.5–3
Mohs hardness
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2.58–2.82
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Pearly to waxy when fine-grained
Luster
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{001}, perfect
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Mica
Structural group
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Pln · Approved
IMA
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1884
Named in
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Pink, Purple, Colorless
Typical colors
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K · Li · Al · Si · O · F
Elements
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