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Scottyite
Scottyite
Name
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BaCu₂Si₂O₇
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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4.63
Specific gravity
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Pale blue
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {100} and {010}
Cleavage
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Pnma
Space group
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Structural group
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Sty · Approved
IMA
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2012
Named in
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Dark blue
Typical colors
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Ba · Cu · Si · O
Elements
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