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Pumpellyite-(Mg)
Name
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Ca₂MgAl₂(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)(OH)₂·H₂O
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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6
Mohs hardness
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3.18
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Distinct on {001} and {100}
Cleavage
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A2/m
Space group
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Pumpellyite
Structural group
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Pmp-Mg · Approved
IMA
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1925
Named in
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Green, Brown
Typical colors
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Ca · Mg · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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