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Name
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Mg₂Al₃(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH)₈
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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Mohs hardness
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2.63–2.68
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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C2/m
Space group
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Chlorite, Clay
Structural group
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Sud · Approved
IMA
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1962
Named in
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Whitish
Typical colors
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Mg · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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