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Name
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La₂Al(SiO₄)₂(OH)
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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5
Mohs hardness
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4.805
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Vitreous to greasy
Luster
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Cleavage
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P2_1/n
Space group
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Fornacite
Structural group
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Tbh-La · Approved
IMA
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1962
Named in
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Dark green or greenish gray
Typical colors
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La · Al · Si · O · H
Elements
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