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Tienshanite
Name
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K(Na,K,   )₉Ca₂Ba₆Mn²⁺₆Ti₆B₁₂Si₃₆O₁₁₄(O,OH,F)₁₁
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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6–6.5
Mohs hardness
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3.29
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{001}, distinct
Cleavage
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P6/m
Space group
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Structural group
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Tsh · Approved
IMA
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1967
Named in
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Pistachio-green
Typical colors
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K · Na · Ca · Ba · Mn · Ti · B · Si · O · H · F
Elements
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