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Raite
Name
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Na₃Mn²⁺₃Ti₀.₂₅(Si₈O₂₀)(OH)₂·10H₂O
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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3
Mohs hardness
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2.32–2.39
Specific gravity
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Yellow
Streak
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Vitreous, may be silky
Luster
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Perfect on {100}, {010}, and {001}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Rai · Approved
IMA
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1972
Named in
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Gold, brown, reddish brown, yellow, tan, rose, lavender, bronze
Typical colors
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Na · Mn · Ti · Si · O · H
Elements
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