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Tvedalite
Name
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Ca₄Be₃Si₆O₁₇(OH)₄·3H₂O
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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4.5
Mohs hardness
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2.541
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {010}
Cleavage
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Space group
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Structural group
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Tve · Approved
IMA
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1990
Named in
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Cream-white to pale beige, zoned
Typical colors
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Ca · Be · Si · O · H
Elements
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