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Name
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Fe³⁺₂Be₃Si₆O₁₈·H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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Mohs hardness
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2.79
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Parting on {001}
Cleavage
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P6/mcc
Space group
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Beryl
Structural group
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Spp · Approved
IMA
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1996
Named in
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Light blue
Typical colors
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Fe · Be · Si · O · H
Elements
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