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Roscoelite
Name
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KV³⁺₂(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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2.92–2.94
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Pearly
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Mica
Structural group
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Rcl · Approved
IMA
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1876
Named in
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Dark clove-brown, greenish brown to dark greenish brown
Typical colors
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K · V · Si · Al · O · H
Elements
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