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Name
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K₂Ca₄Si₇O₁₈(OH)F
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Triclinic
Crystal system
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4–5
Mohs hardness
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2.761
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {010}, less perfect on {110}
Cleavage
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P-1
Space group
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Structural group
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Tok · Approved
IMA
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1985
Named in
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Light brown to pale yellow; colorless in transmitted light
Typical colors
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K · Ca · Si · O · H · F
Elements
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