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Mineral B

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Potassiccarpholite

Name

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K(Mn²⁺,Li)₂Al₄Si₄O₁₂(OH,F)₈

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.08

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Silky

Luster

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Perfect on {010}

Cleavage

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Ccca

Space group

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Carpholite

Structural group

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Pcar · Approved

IMA

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2002

Named in

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White to straw-yellow

Typical colors

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K · Mn · Li · Al · Si · O · H · F

Elements

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