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Truscottite
Truscottite
Name
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Ca₁₄Si₂₄O₅₈(OH)₈·2H₂O
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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3.5
Mohs hardness
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2.47–2.48
Specific gravity
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Streak
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Pearly on the cleavage
Luster
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Perfect on {0001}, micaceous
Cleavage
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Space group
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Gyrolite
Structural group
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Tst · Grandfathered
IMA
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1914
Named in
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White
Typical colors
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Ca · Si · O · H
Elements
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