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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Steacyite

Name

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K₀.₃(Na,Ca)₂ThSi₈O₂₀

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Tetragonal

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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2.95

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous

Luster

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—

Cleavage

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P4/mcc

Space group

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Steacyite

Structural group

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Scy · Approved

IMA

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1981

Named in

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Dark brown, green, yellow

Typical colors

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K · Na · Ca · Th · Si · O

Elements

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