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Rusinovite
Rusinovite
Name
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Ca₁₀(Si₂O₇)₃Cl₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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4–5
Mohs hardness
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2.93
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to silky
Luster
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Good on (010)
Cleavage
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Cmcm
Space group
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Structural group
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Rnv · Approved
IMA
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2010
Named in
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White, colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · O · Cl
Elements
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