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Potassic-hastingsite
Name
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KCa₂(Fe²⁺₄Fe³⁺)(Si₆Al₂)O₂₂(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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5.5
Mohs hardness
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3.51
Specific gravity
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Dark green
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {110}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Amphibole
Structural group
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Phst · Approved
IMA
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2019
Named in
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Black
Typical colors
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K · Ca · Fe · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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