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Tourmaline
Name
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(Na,Ca)(Mg,Fe,Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
Formula
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Mineral Group
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Trigonal
Crystal system
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7–7.5
Mohs hardness
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2.9–3.3
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous, Resinous
Luster
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Poor — indistinct
Cleavage
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R3m
Space group
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Structural group
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IMA
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Named in
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Black, Green, Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, Brown
Typical colors
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Elements
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