VS
Name
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LiAlSi₂O₆
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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6.5–7
Mohs hardness
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3.03–3.23
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Luster
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Good on {110}, (110) ^ (110) ~87°; {100}, {010} partings
Cleavage
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C2/c
Space group
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Pyroxene
Structural group
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Spd · Approved
IMA
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1800
Named in
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Green, Pink, Purple, Colorless, White, Yellow
Typical colors
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Li · Al · Si · O
Elements
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