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Name
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Pb₂₄Mg₉(Si₁₀O₂₈)(CO₃)₁₀(BO₃)(SiO₄)(OH)₁₃O₅
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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3
Mohs hardness
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5.973
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Molybdophyllite
Structural group
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Roy · Approved
IMA
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2016
Named in
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Colorless to light pink
Typical colors
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Pb · Mg · Si · O · C · B · H
Elements
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