VS
Name
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Mn²⁺SiO₃
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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5.5–6
Mohs hardness
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3.61–3.8
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Pearly to vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {110}, {110}, (110) ^ (110) = 92 ±; poor on {010}, {001}
Cleavage
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C-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Pxm · Grandfathered
IMA
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1913
Named in
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Pink, Brown
Typical colors
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Mn · Si · O
Elements
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