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Surite
Name
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(Pb,Ca)₃Al₂(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(CO₃)₂(OH)₃·0.3H₂O
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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2–3
Mohs hardness
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4
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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P2_1
Space group
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Structural group
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Sur · Approved
IMA
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1977
Named in
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White to pale green; colorless in thin section
Typical colors
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Pb · Ca · Al · Si · O · C · H
Elements
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